FR2198 over Pigeon River
FairItasca County, Minnesota · 4 MI E of Csah 46 · Structure no. 090303000001021
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
FR2198 over Pigeon River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR2198 over Pigeon River in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FR2198 over Pigeon River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FR2198 over Pigeon 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FR2198 over Pigeon River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is FR2198 over Pigeon River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns FR2198 over Pigeon River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.