US Bridges

FR2198 - Csah 33 over Simpson Creek

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI W of JCT TH 46 · Structure no. 090303000001044

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
285
1989 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR2198 - Csah 33 over Simpson Creek is a wood or timber girder and floorbeam system carrying FR2198 - Csah 33 over Simpson Creek in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2011. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesFR2198 - Csah 33
CrossesSimpson Creek
Location1.1 MI W of JCT TH 46
RouteFederal Lands Road 2198
Coordinates47.53781, -94.07523
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (1989)
Projected traffic310 by 2011
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR2198 - Csah 33 over Simpson Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR2198 - Csah 33 over Simpson 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FR2198 - Csah 33 over Simpson Creek carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FR2198 - Csah 33 over Simpson Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FR2198 - Csah 33 over Simpson Creek?

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