FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MN 11

Carrying MN 11 over STREAM

1.4 MI E OF S JCT TH 53, Koochiching, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MN 11

The MN 11 bridge in Koochiching, Minnesota carries MN 11 over STREAM. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 23.2 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,227 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MN 11 compares

▼ 10.2
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Minnesota bridges
53
Bridges in Koochiching · 3 in Poor condition
MN 11 25.5 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
55.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.1
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−5.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1949
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
23.2 m (76 ft)
Deck Width
11.6 m (38 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,227 vehicles/day
Structure Number
5961

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MN 11 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare MN 11 against other structures in Koochiching and across Minnesota. Minnesota bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for MN 11?

MN 11 in Koochiching, Minnesota has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MN 11 inspected?

MN 11's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,227 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MN 11 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MN 11?

MN 11 has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MN 11?

MN 11 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MN 11 and does age affect safety?

MN 11 was built in 1949, making it 77 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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