US Bridges

2201 over Skimmerhorn Creek

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of CO Line · Structure no. 090301000003021

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

2201 over Skimmerhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2201 over Skimmerhorn Creek in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Carries2201
CrossesSkimmerhorn Creek
Location0.1 MI E of CO Line
RouteFederal Lands Road 2201
Coordinates47.67227, -94.41648
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2201 over Skimmerhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2201 over Skimmerhorn Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 2201 over Skimmerhorn Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is 2201 over Skimmerhorn Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 2201 over Skimmerhorn Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.