FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MN HW 28/SD HW 10

Carrying MN HW 28/SD HW 10 over LAKE TRAVRSE OVERFLW DIV

1 mile NW jct HWs 27&28, Traverse, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MN HW 28/SD HW 10

The MN HW 28/SD HW 10 bridge in Traverse, Minnesota carries MN HW 28/SD HW 10 over LAKE TRAVRSE OVERFLW DIV. It was built in 1945, making it 81 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.6 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,120 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by Army Corps of Engineers.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.4 metric tons.

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

How MN HW 28/SD HW 10 compares

▼ 14.3
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Minnesota bridges
115
Bridges in Traverse · 2 in Poor condition
MN HW 28/SD HW 10 21.4 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.1
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
11.3
Special reductions
−3.1

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1945
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
8.6 m (28 ft)
Owner
Army Corps of Engineers
Avg Daily Traffic
1,120 vehicles/day
Structure Number
CEPNCSMN-000007

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MN HW 28/SD HW 10 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 HW 28/SD HW 10 against other structures in Traverse 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 HW 28/SD HW 10?

MN HW 28/SD HW 10 in Traverse, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MN HW 28/SD HW 10 inspected?

MN HW 28/SD HW 10'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 1,120 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MN HW 28/SD HW 10 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 HW 28/SD HW 10?

MN HW 28/SD HW 10 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MN HW 28/SD HW 10?

MN HW 28/SD HW 10 is owned and maintained by Army Corps of Engineers.

How old is MN HW 28/SD HW 10 and does age affect safety?

MN HW 28/SD HW 10 was built in 1945, making it 81 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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