IRR Route 17 over Grand Portage Creek
FairCook County, Minnesota · 0.2 KM East of Mt Rose · Structure no. 00000000000F218
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 296
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR Route 17 over Grand Portage Creek is a steel culvert carrying IRR Route 17 over Grand Portage Creek in Cook County, Minnesota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 296 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR Route 17 over Grand Portage Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR Route 17 over Grand Portage Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does IRR Route 17 over Grand Portage Creek carry?
About 296 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is IRR Route 17 over Grand Portage Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns IRR Route 17 over Grand Portage Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.