US Bridges

Mn 11 over Badger Creek

Good

Roseau County, Minnesota · In Badger · Structure no. 68X04

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 11 over Badger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 11 over Badger Creek in Roseau County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 11
CrossesBadger Creek
LocationIn Badger
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates48.78611, -96.00757
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2016)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 11 over Badger Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 11 over Badger Creek 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Mn 11 over Badger Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mn 11 over Badger Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Mn 11 over Badger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.