US Bridges

US 59 over N Br Two Rivers

Good

Kittson County, Minnesota · In Lancaster · Structure no. 35017

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over N Br Two Rivers is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over N Br Two Rivers in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2039. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesN Br Two Rivers
LocationIn Lancaster
RouteU.S. Route 59
Coordinates48.86628, -96.79911
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2019)
Projected traffic455 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 N Br Two Rivers built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 over N Br Two Rivers carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over N Br Two Rivers?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over N Br Two Rivers?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.