US Bridges

Mn 210 over Flood Diversion Channel

Fair

Wilkin County, Minnesota · .23 MI E of S JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 84529

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,940
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 210 over Flood Diversion Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 210 over Flood Diversion Channel in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,940 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesMn 210
CrossesFlood Diversion Channel
Location.23 MI E of S JCT TH 75
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates46.28242, -96.58251
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,940 (2022)
Projected traffic4,350 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 Flood Diversion Channel built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 210 over Flood Diversion Channel 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 210 over Flood Diversion Channel carry?

About 3,940 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 210 over Flood Diversion Channel?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 210 over Flood Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.