US Bridges

Mn 65 over Snake River

Good

Kanabec County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of S JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 33012

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 65 over Snake River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 65 over Snake River in Kanabec County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,800 by 2038. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 65
CrossesSnake River
Location0.7 MI N of S JCT TH 23
RouteState Highway 65
CountyKanabec County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.86387, -93.29676
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length223 ft (68.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2018)
Projected traffic18,800 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 65 over Snake River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 65 over Snake River 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 65 over Snake River carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mn 65 over Snake River?

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 65 over Snake River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.