US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 19 over Red Lake River

Good

Clearwater County, Minnesota · 35KM NW of Red Lake Mn · Structure no. 00000000000F127

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 19 over Red Lake River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 19 over Red Lake River in Clearwater County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 19
CrossesRed Lake River
Location35KM NW of Red Lake Mn
RouteFederal Lands Road 19
Coordinates47.96997, -95.39506
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 19 over Red Lake River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 19 over Red Lake 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 19 over Red Lake River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 19 over Red Lake River?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 19 over Red Lake River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.