Mn 175 over Red River of the North
FairKittson County, Minnesota · At N Dakota State Line · Structure no. 35005
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,311 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 376
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 175 over Red River of the North is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 175 over Red River of the North in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 376 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 1,311 ft (399.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 175 over Red River of the North built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 175 over Red River of the North 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 175 over Red River of the North carry?
About 376 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is Mn 175 over Red River of the North?
The structure is 1,311 ft (399.5 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 175 over Red River of the North?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.