US Bridges

Mn 200 over Twin Lakes Creek

Good

Mahnomen County, Minnesota · 11.5 MI E of JCT US 59 · Structure no. 44003

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,213
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 200 over Twin Lakes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 200 over Twin Lakes Creek in Mahnomen County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,213 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesMn 200
CrossesTwin Lakes Creek
Location11.5 MI E of JCT US 59
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates47.32417, -95.72157
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,213 (2021)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 200 over Twin Lakes Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 200 over Twin Lakes Creek 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 Twin Lakes Creek carry?

About 1,213 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 200 over Twin Lakes Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 200 over Twin Lakes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.