US Bridges

M 21 over S Br Two Rivers

Good

Roseau County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S JCT Mn 11 · Structure no. 68539

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 21 over S Br Two Rivers is a concrete continuous slab carrying M 21 over S Br Two Rivers in Roseau County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2027. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 21
CrossesS Br Two Rivers
Location0.2 MI S JCT Mn 11
RouteCity Street 21
Coordinates48.69727, -96.18139
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2007)
Projected traffic150 by 2027
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 21 over S Br Two Rivers built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 21 over S Br Two Rivers in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does M 21 over S Br Two Rivers carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is M 21 over S Br Two Rivers?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns M 21 over S Br Two Rivers?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.