Mn 48 over Kettle River
FairPine County, Minnesota · 4.5 MI E of JCT TH 35 · Structure no. 58005
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 372 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,713
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 48 over Kettle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 48 over Kettle River in Pine 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 5 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 2,713 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 372 ft (113.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 48 over Kettle River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 48 over Kettle 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 48 over Kettle River carry?
About 2,713 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Mn 48 over Kettle River?
The structure is 372 ft (113.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 48 over Kettle River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.