US Bridges

Mn 200 over Red River of the North

Fair

Norman County, Minnesota · North Dakota State Line · Structure no. 54004

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,500 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,289
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 200 over Red River of the North is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 200 over Red River of the North in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 1,289 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2041. The structure is 1,500 ft (457.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesMn 200
CrossesRed River of the North
LocationNorth Dakota State Line
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates47.35257, -96.84437
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,500 ft (457.2 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,289 (2021)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 200 over Red River of the North built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 200 over Red River of the North 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 200 over Red River of the North carry?

About 1,289 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Mn 200 over Red River of the North?

The structure is 1,500 ft (457.2 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 200 over Red River of the North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.