Mn 70 over Rice Creek
GoodKanabec County, Minnesota · 3.5 MI W of JCT 107 · Structure no. 33004
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 709
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 70 over Rice Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mn 70 over Rice Creek in Kanabec County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 709 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 70 over Rice Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 70 over Rice Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 70 over Rice Creek carry?
About 709 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mn 70 over Rice Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 70 over Rice Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.