US Bridges

US 2 over Clearwater River

Fair

Clearwater County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of JCT TH 92 · Structure no. 15004

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,474
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Clearwater River is a concrete slab carrying US 2 over Clearwater River in Clearwater County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 2,474 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesClearwater River
Location0.8 MI E of JCT TH 92
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates47.52643, -95.38234
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,474 (2019)
Projected traffic2,950 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Clearwater River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Clearwater 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 Clearwater River carry?

About 2,474 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Clearwater River?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Clearwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.