US Bridges

Mn 1 over Pike River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 69049

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 1 over Pike River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 1 over Pike River in St. Louis 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesMn 1
CrossesPike River
Location0.7 MI E of JCT TH 169
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates47.78743, -92.37925
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2022)
Projected traffic405 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 1 over Pike River built?

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

What condition is Mn 1 over Pike River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 1 over Pike River carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mn 1 over Pike River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 1 over Pike River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.