US Bridges

US 2 over Mississippi River

Good

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI NW of S JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 04014

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,007
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Mississippi River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Mississippi River in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 46 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,007 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesMississippi River
Location1.5 MI NW of S JCT TH 71
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates47.44561, -94.88902
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,007 (2022)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Mississippi River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 2 over Mississippi River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Mississippi River carry?

About 5,007 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Mississippi River?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.