US 2 over Mississippi River
FairCass County, Minnesota · 7.1 MI W of JCT TH 46 · Structure no. 5760
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,428
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 2 over Mississippi River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Mississippi River in Cass County, Minnesota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 2,428 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.9 mi (127 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 2 over Mississippi River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 2 over Mississippi 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 2 over Mississippi River carry?
About 2,428 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 2 over Mississippi River?
The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 2 over Mississippi River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.