Mn 11 over Silver Creek
PoorLake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 3.0 MI W of Clementson · Structure no. 39011
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 186 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 820
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 11 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 11 over Silver Creek in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 820 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2039. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 11 over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 11 over Silver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 11 over Silver Creek carry?
About 820 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Mn 11 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 11 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.