US Bridges

Mn 11 over S Br Two Rivers

Fair

Roseau County, Minnesota · At Pelan · Structure no. 68006

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 11 over S Br Two Rivers is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mn 11 over S Br Two Rivers in Roseau County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2038. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesMn 11
CrossesS Br Two Rivers
LocationAt Pelan
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates48.64498, -96.38717
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2018)
Projected traffic800 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Mn 11 over S Br Two Rivers built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 11 over S Br Two Rivers 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 11 over S Br Two Rivers carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mn 11 over S Br Two Rivers?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 11 over S Br Two Rivers?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.