US Bridges

Mn 65 over Day Brook

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 13.6 MI N of N JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 95135

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 65 over Day Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 65 over Day Brook in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

CarriesMn 65
CrossesDay Brook
Location13.6 MI N of N JCT TH 169
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates47.56667, -93.19258
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2019)
Projected traffic295 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 65 over Day Brook built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 65 over Day Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 65 over Day Brook carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mn 65 over Day Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Mn 65 over Day Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.