Mn 9 over S Br Wild Rice River
FairNorman County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI S of Borup · Structure no. 54002
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 9 over S Br Wild Rice River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 9 over S Br Wild Rice River in Norman 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 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2038. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 9 over S Br Wild Rice River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 9 over S Br Wild Rice 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 9 over S Br Wild Rice River carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Mn 9 over S Br Wild Rice River?
The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 9 over S Br Wild Rice River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.