US Bridges

Mn 210 over Cp Rail Line

Fair

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · In Henning · Structure no. 56003

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,798
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 210 over Cp Rail Line is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 210 over Cp Rail Line in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,798 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 210
CrossesCp Rail Line
LocationIn Henning
RouteState Highway 210
CountyOtter Tail County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.31879, -95.43461
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,798 (2022)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 210 over Cp Rail Line built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 210 over Cp Rail Line 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 210 over Cp Rail Line carry?

About 1,798 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mn 210 over Cp Rail Line?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 210 over Cp Rail Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.