FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MN 9

Carrying MN 9 over DEERHORN CREEK

5.8 MI S of Barnesville, Wilkin, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MN 9

The MN 9 bridge in Wilkin, Minnesota carries MN 9 over DEERHORN CREEK. It was built in 2017, making it 9 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 22.4 meters (73 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 811 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

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

How MN 9 compares

▼ 3.3
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Bottom 24%
Lower load rating than 76% of Minnesota bridges
191
Bridges in Wilkin · 7 in Poor condition
MN 9 32.4 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2017
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
22.4 m (73 ft)
Deck Width
12.0 m (39 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
811 vehicles/day
Structure Number
84007

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MN 9 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 9 against other structures in Wilkin 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 9?

MN 9 in Wilkin, Minnesota has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MN 9 inspected?

MN 9'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 811 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MN 9 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MN 9?

MN 9 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MN 9?

MN 9 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MN 9 and does age affect safety?

MN 9 was built in 2017, making it 9 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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