FR2204 over Kitchi Creek
FairItasca County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI E of CO Line · Structure no. 090301000001007
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 1983 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
FR2204 over Kitchi Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying FR2204 over Kitchi Creek in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FR2204 over Kitchi Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FR2204 over Kitchi 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FR2204 over Kitchi Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (1983 count).
How long is FR2204 over Kitchi Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FR2204 over Kitchi Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.