US Bridges

US 59 over Mid Br Two Rivers

Fair

Kittson County, Minnesota · 3.5 MI NW of Lake Bronso · Structure no. 35002

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Mid Br Two Rivers is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over Mid Br Two Rivers in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesMid Br Two Rivers
Location3.5 MI NW of Lake Bronso
RouteU.S. Route 59
Coordinates48.7788, -96.70632
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2019)
Projected traffic445 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Mid Br Two Rivers built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over Mid 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 Mid Br Two Rivers carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Mid Br Two Rivers?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 59 over Mid Br Two Rivers?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.