US Bridges

Mn 11 over Baudette River

Fair

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of W JCT TH 72 · Structure no. 39007

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
454 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,450
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 11 over Baudette River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 11 over Baudette River in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2039. The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 11
CrossesBaudette River
Location0.1 MI E of W JCT TH 72
RouteState Highway 11
CountyLake of the Woods County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.71237, -94.59715
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length454 ft (138.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,450 (2019)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 11 over Baudette River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 11 over Baudette 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 11 over Baudette River carry?

About 4,450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mn 11 over Baudette River?

The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 11 over Baudette River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.