US Bridges

Mn 95 over Battle Brook

Fair

Mille Lacs County, Minnesota · 8.6 MI W of Princeton · Structure no. 8914

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 95 over Battle Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 95 over Battle Brook in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesMn 95
CrossesBattle Brook
Location8.6 MI W of Princeton
RouteState Highway 95
Coordinates45.58888, -93.73934
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2018)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Battle Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 95 over Battle Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 95 over Battle Brook carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 95 over Battle Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mn 95 over Battle Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.