US Bridges

FR2319 over North Fork Willow River

Fair

Cass County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI SE of JCT TH 6 · Structure no. 090303000001023

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
1978 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR2319 over North Fork Willow River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR2319 over North Fork Willow River in Cass County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 1981. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFR2319
CrossesNorth Fork Willow River
Location1.0 MI SE of JCT TH 6
RouteFederal Lands Road 2319
Coordinates47.10164, -93.82791
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (1978)
Projected traffic75 by 1981
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 FR2319 over North Fork Willow River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR2319 over North Fork Willow 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FR2319 over North Fork Willow River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is FR2319 over North Fork Willow River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FR2319 over North Fork Willow River?

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