US Bridges

US 75 over N Br Two Rivers

Good

Kittson County, Minnesota · 5.2 MI N of JCT TH 175 · Structure no. 35012

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over N Br Two Rivers is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 over N Br Two Rivers in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2039. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 75
CrossesN Br Two Rivers
Location5.2 MI N of JCT TH 175
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates48.84946, -97.00556
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2019)
Projected traffic470 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 75 over N Br Two Rivers built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 over N Br Two Rivers 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 75 over N Br Two Rivers carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 75 over N Br Two Rivers?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 over N Br Two Rivers?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.