Mn 6 over Mississippi River
FairItasca County, Minnesota · 6.5 MI SW of JCT TH 2 · Structure no. 31030
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 226 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 880
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 6 over Mississippi River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 6 over Mississippi River in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 880 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2039. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 6 over Mississippi River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 6 over Mississippi River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 6 over Mississippi River carry?
About 880 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Mn 6 over Mississippi River?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 6 over Mississippi River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.