US Bridges

Mn 11 over Rapid River

Fair

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota · In Clementson · Structure no. 39008

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
548
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 11 over Rapid River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 11 over Rapid River in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 548 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 11
CrossesRapid River
LocationIn Clementson
RouteState Highway 11
CountyLake of the Woods County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.69098, -94.43324
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length248 ft (75.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic548 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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 11 over Rapid River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 11 over Rapid 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 Rapid River carry?

About 548 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mn 11 over Rapid River?

The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 11 over Rapid River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.