US Bridges

Mn 65 over Ox Hide Creek

Fair

Itasca County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI S of S JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 8933

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 65 over Ox Hide Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 65 over Ox Hide Creek in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 65
CrossesOx Hide Creek
Location1.1 MI S of S JCT TH 169
RouteState Highway 65
CountyItasca County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.32562, -93.19745
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2019)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$46 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 65 over Ox Hide Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 65 over Ox Hide Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 65 over Ox Hide Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Mn 65 over Ox Hide Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mn 65 over Ox Hide Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.