US Bridges

Mn 18 over Pine River

Fair

Pine County, Minnesota · 10.4 MI W of N JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 8921

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
629
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 18 over Pine River is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 18 over Pine River in Pine 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 629 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesMn 18
CrossesPine River
Location10.4 MI W of N JCT TH 23
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates46.21973, -93.02908
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 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 traffic629 (2022)
Projected traffic630 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 18 over Pine River built?

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

What condition is Mn 18 over Pine 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 18 over Pine River carry?

About 629 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mn 18 over Pine River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mn 18 over Pine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.