Minn. R. agency 175, ch. 8820, EXHIBITS, FIGURES, AND TABLES, pt. 8820.9986 - MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS: NATURAL RESERVATION ROUTES, DESIGNATED NATIONAL FOREST HIGHWAYS WITHIN NATIONAL FORESTS, AND STATE PARK ACCESS ROADS WITHIN STATE PARKS; RECONDITIONING PROJECTS
Reconditioning projects for natural preservation routes, designated national forest highways within national forests, and state park access roads within state parks must meet or exceed the minimum dimensions indicated in the following design chart.
TYPE I, II, OR III ROUTE
| Proposed Design Strength | Pavement Width | Shoulder-to-Shoulder Width |
| (tons) | (feet) | (feet) |
| 7 | 22 (a) | 26 (a) |
Widths of bridges to remain in place must equal pavement width. A bridge narrower than these widths may remain in place if the bridge does not qualify for federal-aid bridge funds. H 15 loading is required.
Notes
Statutory Authority: MS s 162.02; 162.09
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