US Bridges

Mn 65 over East Fork Prairie R(s Br

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 9.5 MI N of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 97478

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 65 over East Fork Prairie R(s Br is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 65 over East Fork Prairie R(s Br in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

CarriesMn 65
CrossesEast Fork Prairie R(s Br
Location9.5 MI N of JCT TH 169
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates47.50796, -93.19492
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2019)
Projected traffic740 by 2039
Trucks9%
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 East Fork Prairie R(s Br built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 65 over East Fork Prairie R(s Br 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 65 over East Fork Prairie R(s Br carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mn 65 over East Fork Prairie R(s Br?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Mn 65 over East Fork Prairie R(s Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.