Mn 65 over Groundhouse River
FairKanabec County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N JCT Mn 70 · Structure no. 33008
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,975
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 65 over Groundhouse River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mn 65 over Groundhouse River in Kanabec County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 5,975 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 65 over Groundhouse River built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 65 over Groundhouse 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 65 over Groundhouse River carry?
About 5,975 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mn 65 over Groundhouse River?
The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 65 over Groundhouse River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.