US Bridges

US 59 over Lost River

Fair

Red Lake County, Minnesota · 5.0 MI S of Plummer · Structure no. 63X01

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Lost River is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over Lost River in Red Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesLost River
Location5.0 MI S of Plummer
RouteU.S. Route 59
Coordinates47.84295, -96.00436
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2018)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 over Lost River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over Lost 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does US 59 over Lost River carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Lost River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 59 over Lost River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.