US Bridges

Mn 175 over Mid Br Two Rivers

Fair

Kittson County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI E of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 92720

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 175 over Mid Br Two Rivers is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 175 over Mid Br Two Rivers in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesMn 175
CrossesMid Br Two Rivers
Location1.6 MI E of JCT TH 75
RouteState Highway 175
Coordinates48.77487, -96.91107
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2019)
Projected traffic900 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Mn 175 over Mid Br Two Rivers built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 175 over Mid Br Two Rivers 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 July 2023.

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

About 810 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mn 175 over Mid Br Two Rivers?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Mn 175 over Mid Br Two Rivers?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.