Mn 197 over Mississippi River
GoodBeltrami County, Minnesota · In Bemidji · Structure no. 04022
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 197 over Mississippi River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 197 over Mississippi River in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,450 by 2038. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 197 over Mississippi River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 197 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 197 over Mississippi River carry?
About 11,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mn 197 over Mississippi River?
The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 197 over Mississippi River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.