US Bridges

Spr 2 over Savanna River

Poor

Aitkin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. L4047

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2009 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Spr 2 over Savanna River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spr 2 over Savanna River in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSpr 2
CrossesSavanna River
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 14
RouteState Lands Road 2
Coordinates46.8283, -93.1804
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2009)
Projected traffic1 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$10 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spr 2 over Savanna River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spr 2 over Savanna River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Spr 2 over Savanna River carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Spr 2 over Savanna River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Spr 2 over Savanna River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.