US Bridges

US 59 over S Br Two Rivers

Fair

Kittson County, Minnesota · In Lake Bronson · Structure no. 35001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over S Br Two Rivers is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over S Br Two Rivers in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesS Br Two Rivers
LocationIn Lake Bronson
RouteU.S. Route 59
Coordinates48.73248, -96.66762
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2019)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 US 59 over S Br Two Rivers built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over S Br Two Rivers 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 over S Br Two Rivers carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over S Br Two Rivers?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns US 59 over S Br Two Rivers?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.