Mn 65 over Little Fork River
GoodKoochiching County, Minnesota · 6.8 MI N of County Line · Structure no. 36025
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 641 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 65 over Little Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 65 over Little Fork River in Koochiching County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 641 ft (195.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 65 over Little Fork River built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 65 over Little Fork River 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 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 65 over Little Fork River carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is Mn 65 over Little Fork River?
The structure is 641 ft (195.4 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 65 over Little Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.