US 75 over Red Lake River
FairPolk County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI S of JCT TH 2 · Structure no. 60523
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 691 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,860
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 75 over Red Lake River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 over Red Lake River in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,860 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2042. The structure is 691 ft (210.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 75 over Red Lake River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 75 over Red Lake 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 75 over Red Lake River carry?
About 2,860 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 75 over Red Lake River?
The structure is 691 ft (210.5 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 75 over Red Lake River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.