US Bridges

Mn 210 over Willow Creek

Fair

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 4.0 MI E of Breckenridge · Structure no. 6005

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,968
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 210 over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 210 over Willow Creek in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 5 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 3,968 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 210
CrossesWillow Creek
Location4.0 MI E of Breckenridge
RouteState Highway 210
CountyWilkin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.28241, -96.531
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,968 (2022)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 210 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 210 over Willow Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 210 over Willow Creek carry?

About 3,968 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mn 210 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mn 210 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.