US Bridges

Mn 200 over Wild Rice River

Good

Mahnomen County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 44001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,507
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 200 over Wild Rice River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 200 over Wild Rice River in Mahnomen County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 1,507 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMn 200
CrossesWild Rice River
Location0.9 MI E of JCT TH 59
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates47.32518, -95.94662
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,507 (2021)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 200 over Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 200 over Wild Rice 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 200 over Wild Rice River carry?

About 1,507 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 200 over Wild Rice River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 200 over Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.