Mn 11 over Red River of the North
FairKittson County, Minnesota · At N Dakota State Line · Structure no. 35011
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 4,090 ft
- 37 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,729
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 11 over Red River of the North is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 11 over Red River of the North in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,729 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2041. The structure is 4,090 ft (1,246.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 11 over Red River of the North built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 11 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 11 over Red River of the North carry?
About 1,729 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Mn 11 over Red River of the North?
The structure is 4,090 ft (1,246.6 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 11 over Red River of the North?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.