Wilkin County Bridge Report Card
Wilkin County scores 87 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Wilkin County, Minnesota
Wilkin County has 196 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 4 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.1% is at or below the 4.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 574 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Wilkin County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 87/100 (B). The county has 196 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 4 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 574 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 4.1% | 8.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.8% of measured traffic | 0.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.0% | 4.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 37 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 72,789 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 4.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 37 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 574 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Wilkin County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Csah 4 Row over Co Ditch # 9 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 456 | 1940 |
| Csah 20 over Whiskey Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 58 | 1968 |
| Csah 2 over Jud Ditch # 12 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 24 | 1950 |
| T 95 over Rabbit River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1920 |
| T 126 over Jud Ditch # 12 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6 | 1950 |
| T 6 over Jud Ditch # 12 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1936 |
| T 124 over Jud Ditch # 11 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4 | 1945 |
| T 121 over Jud Ditch # 12 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1 | 1950 |
| Csah 12 over Bois De Sioux River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 9,650 | 1930 |
| Csah 30 over Red River Of The North | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 490 | 1974 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.