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Non-National Highway System bridge projects

MnDOT District 2

Scoring criteria for non-national highway system bridge projects. Out of 100 possible points, 50 points are based on the condition of the bridge, 20 points are based on the risk of service interruption, 20 points are based on the remaining service life of the bridge deck, and 10 points are based on the size of the bridge.

Learn more about how MnDOT evaluates and selects bridge and culvert projects

MnDOT scores bridge condition needs when selecting projects to include in the 10-year Capital Highway Investment Plan. Bridges that carry roads on the National Highway System (NHS) are scored and selected separately from bridge needs off the system. MnDOT’s approach to managing bridge condition follows the guidance and targets in the Transportation Asset Management Plan and the planned outcomes in MnSHIP.

Non-NHS bridges are scored statewide, but prioritized within each district. The selection of bridge projects is informed by district staff, experts from MnDOT’s bridge office and the Bridge Replacement and Improvement Management System (BRIM).

Once selected, MnDOT then identifies and evaluates alternatives and other needs, legal requirements, issues and opportunities in coordination with local partners, and considers public input. In the process, non-bridge work may be added to a bridge project or a bridge project may be combined with a nearby pavement project. The department follows a context-sensitive complete streets approach, which considers the needs of all users. The final project may address a substantial number of needs beyond the bridge need that precipitated the project. Projects may move years based on local coordination, project delivery, timing of other nearby construction projects, and funding shifts.

What was selected

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How the projects scored

The construction costs shown on this list represent a very rough estimate based on limited information available at the time selection decisions were made. Actual construction and delivery costs will change over time as projects go from a concept through the project development process and are eventually constructed.

Last updated April 2024

Total score Bridge Number Route Key Intersection or Closest Landmark Work type Year Planned High Level Cost estimate for planning purposes Comments 
90 35007 Hwy 171 Red River of the North Overlay 2025  $        3,080,000 Paint project with 35005
80 31001 Hwy 6 Big Fork River Replace N/A  $        2,310,000 Replacement
75 5872 Hwy 317 Red River of the North Replace N/A  $            900,000 (2018) Historic in ND, Painted in 2013 but paint failing; ND lead on this bridge; substructure movement requires frequent jacking; D2 desire to turn-back roadway, painting scheduled for 2021
70 9100 Hwy 1 Red River of the North Replace 2025  $        7,000,000 (2018) Oslo - historic in ND, flood study, Replace
65 35006 Hwy 175 Middle Branch Two Rivers Replace N/A  $        4,040,000 (2019) may be just let it ride due to geotech issues; could consider LS overlay in future if can stop geotech movement, (misalignment). Need to determine depth of slope movement, need geotech investigation to determine fix.
60 60021 US 75 Sand Hill River Replace N/A  $        3,080,000 None
0 04021 Beltrami County Rd 15 US 71 Overlay N/A  $        2,010,000 (2019) consider for DRMP CHIP, black bar deck, not much delam, joints starting to leak, LS overlay and paint

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Total score Bridge Number Route Key Intersection or Closest Landmark Work type Year Planned High Level Cost estimate for planning purposes Comments 
90 35007 Hwy 171 Red River Of The North Overlay deck surface 2025  $2,800,000 Coordinated with North Dakota funding availability
80 31001 Hwy 6 Big Fork River Replace 2029  $2,000,000 Coordinating funding with another district
80 35006 Hwy 175 Mid Br Two Rivers Overlay deck surface 2030  $400,000 On going maintenance concerns
75 5872 Hwy 317 Red River Of The North Replace 2021  $900,000 Selected Prior to the adoption of the scoring policy
75 35005 Hwy 175 Red River Of The North   Replace 2023  $900,000 Selected Prior to the adoption of the scoring policy
70 68005 Hwy 89 Roseau River Overlay deck surface 2021  $500,000 Selected Prior to the adoption of the scoring policy
55 9100 Hwy 1 Red River Of The North   Replace 2025  $7,000,000 Cost Sharing with locals/neighboring state
0 04021 Beltrami County Road  15 US71 Overlay deck surface Not Selected  $1,600,000 Not a district performance priority, will continue to monitor
0 39011 Hwy 11 Silver Creek Overlay deck surface 2021  $1,000,000 Selected Prior to the adoption of the scoring policy
0 6694 Hwy 9 Marsh River Overlay deck surface 2021  $200,000 Selected Prior to the adoption of the scoring policy
0 15006 Hwy 200 Wild Rice River Preventive maintenance 2021  $100,000 Selected Prior to the adoption of the scoring policy

Total score Bridge Number Route Key Intersection or Closest Landmark Work type Year Planned High Level Cost estimate for planning purposes Comments 
90 35007 Hwy 171 Red River Of The North Overlay deck surface 2025 $5,000,000 None
80 35006 Hwy 175 Mid Br Two Rivers Overlay deck surface 2030 $400,000 None
80 31001 Hwy 6 Big Fork River Replace Not Selected $900,000 Coordinating funding with another district
75 5872 Hwy 317 Red River of the North Preventive Maintenance 2021 $1,300,000 None
65 35005 Hwy 175 Red River of the North Replace 2023 $14,200,000 None
45 39003 Hwy 72 farm entrance Jud Ditch # 2 Replace Not Selected $400,000 Waiting to coordinate with another project
45 9100 Hwy 1 Red River of the North Replace 2025 $7,000,000 Selected Prior to the adoption of the scoring policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP)
0 39011 Hwy 11 Silver Creek Overlay deck surface 2021 $100,000 Selected Prior to the adoption of the scoring policy (in 2019-2022 STIP)
0 68005 Hwy 89 Roseau River Overlay deck surface 2021 $200,000 Selected Prior to the adoption of the scoring policy (in 2019-2022 STIP)
0 04021 Beltrami County Road 15 Hwy 71 Overlay deck surface Not Selected $1,600,000 Waiting to coordinate with another project
0 6694 Hwy 9 Marsh River Overlay deck surface 2021 $500,000 Selected Prior to the adoption of the scoring policy (in 2019-2022 STIP)
0 15006 Hwy 200 Wild Rice River Preventive Maintenance 2021 $100,000 Selected Prior to the adoption of the scoring policy (in 2019-2022 STIP)

Score Bridge number Route Key intersection or closest landmark Work Type Year planned (FY)  High level construction cost estimate for planning purposes  Comments
90 35007 Hwy 171 Over Red River  Overlay deck surface 2024 $4,700,000 None
80 31001 Hwy 6 Over Big Fork River Overlay deck surface Not selected $300,000 Waiting to coordinate with another project
80 35006 Hwy 175 Two Rivers Overlay deck surface Not selected $1,500,000 Corridor is under study
75 5872 Hwy 317 Red River Replace Not selected $5,100,000 Waiting to coordinate with another project
65 35005 Hwy 175 Red River Replace 2023 $14,000,000 None
65 3758 Hwy 6 North of Itasca County Road 19 Redeck Not selected $1,000,000 Waiting to coordinate with another project
10 6694 MN Marsh River Replace 2021 $500,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP)
0 68005 Hwy 89 Roseau River Overlay deck surface 2021 $200,000 Included in larger bridge overlay project
0 39011 Hwy 11 Silver Creek Overlay deck surface 2021 $10,000 Included in larger bridge overlay project