M 3 over Mille Lacs Lake
GoodMille Lacs County, Minnesota · In Isle · Structure no. 48534
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 271
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
M 3 over Mille Lacs Lake is a concrete continuous slab carrying M 3 over Mille Lacs Lake in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 271 vehicles a day, projected to reach 271 by 2036. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M 3 over Mille Lacs Lake built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is M 3 over Mille Lacs Lake 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 2024.
How much traffic does M 3 over Mille Lacs Lake carry?
About 271 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is M 3 over Mille Lacs Lake?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns M 3 over Mille Lacs Lake?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.