IRR BIA RTE 18 over Battle River
FairBeltrami County, Minnesota · 19 KM SE of Ponemah · Structure no. 00000000000F125
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 18 over Battle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 18 over Battle River in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 18 over Battle River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 18 over Battle River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 18 over Battle River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 18 over Battle River?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 18 over Battle River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.