Mn 65 over Little Fork River
FairKoochiching County, Minnesota · 14.5 MI S of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 36024
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 420 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 65 over Little Fork River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 65 over Little Fork River in Koochiching County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 420 ft (128.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 65 over Little Fork River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 65 over Little Fork River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 65 over Little Fork River carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Mn 65 over Little Fork River?
The structure is 420 ft (128.1 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 65 over Little Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.