US Bridges

2176 over Mississippi River

Good

Beltrami County, Minnesota · .71 Miles West of CR 39 · Structure no. 090301000035033

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

2176 over Mississippi River is a concrete culvert carrying 2176 over Mississippi River in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Carries2176
CrossesMississippi River
Location.71 Miles West of CR 39
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates47.44987, -94.4839
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2176 over Mississippi River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2176 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 2176 over Mississippi River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is 2176 over Mississippi River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 2176 over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.