US Bridges

Mn 175 over Mid Br Two Rivers

Good

Kittson County, Minnesota · 6.6 MI E of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 35014

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 175 over Mid Br Two Rivers is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 175 over Mid Br Two Rivers in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 175
CrossesMid Br Two Rivers
Location6.6 MI E of JCT TH 75
RouteState Highway 175
CountyKittson County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.77516, -96.79776
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2019)
Projected traffic640 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 175 over Mid Br Two Rivers built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 175 over Mid 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 175 over Mid Br Two Rivers carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mn 175 over Mid Br Two Rivers?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 175 over Mid Br Two Rivers?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.