Mn 1 over Birch Lake Dam

Fair Condition71 years old650 vehicles/day

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyLake
Location9.8 Mi SE Of Ely
CarriesMn 1
CrossesBirch Lake Dam
Coordinates47.81589, -91.78413

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length251.3 ft (76.6 m)
Max Span72.5 ft (22.1 m)
Deck Width38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Deck Area888.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1955

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic650 (2019)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number6845

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