US Bridges

US 2 over Cass Lk; Pike Bay Channe

Fair

Cass County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI E of JCT TH 371 · Structure no. 9549

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,522
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Cass Lk; Pike Bay Channe is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 2 over Cass Lk; Pike Bay Channe in Cass County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,522 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,150 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.9 mi (127 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesCass Lk; Pike Bay Channe
Location1.0 MI E of JCT TH 371
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyCass County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.38018, -94.58737
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,522 (2022)
Projected traffic4,150 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.9 mi (127 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 Cass Lk; Pike Bay Channe built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Cass Lk; Pike Bay Channe 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 Cass Lk; Pike Bay Channe carry?

About 3,522 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Cass Lk; Pike Bay Channe?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Cass Lk; Pike Bay Channe?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.