US Bridges

Mn 95 over W Br Rum River

Fair

Mille Lacs County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 48001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,833
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 95 over W Br Rum River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 95 over W Br Rum River in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 6,833 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 95
CrossesW Br Rum River
Location0.9 MI E of JCT TH 169
RouteState Highway 95
CountyMille Lacs County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.57406, -93.58154
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,833 (2022)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 95 over W Br Rum River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 95 over W Br Rum 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 95 over W Br Rum River carry?

About 6,833 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mn 95 over W Br Rum River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 95 over W Br Rum River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.