US Bridges

Mn 92 over Badger Creek

Poor

Red Lake County, Minnesota · 4.0 MI W of Terrebonne · Structure no. 6829

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 92 over Badger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 92 over Badger Creek in Red Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesMn 92
CrossesBadger Creek
Location4.0 MI W of Terrebonne
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates47.83223, -96.22356
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic380 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 92 over Badger Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 92 over Badger Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 92 over Badger Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 92 over Badger Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).

Who owns Mn 92 over Badger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.