US Bridges

Mn 89 over Roseau River

Fair

Roseau County, Minnesota · 5.3 MI N of JCT TH 11 · Structure no. 68005

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 89 over Roseau River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 89 over Roseau River in Roseau County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2038. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMn 89
CrossesRoseau River
Location5.3 MI N of JCT TH 11
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates48.90996, -95.92082
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2018)
Projected traffic215 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 89 over Roseau River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 89 over Roseau 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 89 over Roseau River carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mn 89 over Roseau River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 89 over Roseau River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.