Mn 1 over Rice River
GoodSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT TH 53 · Structure no. 69119
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 1 over Rice River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 1 over Rice River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2039. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 1 over Rice River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 1 over Rice 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 Rice River carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mn 1 over Rice River?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 1 over Rice River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.