FR2151 over Turtle River
FairItasca County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI E of JCT TH 6 · Structure no. 090304000001033
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 47 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19
- 1971 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
FR2151 over Turtle River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR2151 over Turtle River in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 71 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 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FR2151 over Turtle River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is FR2151 over Turtle 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FR2151 over Turtle River carry?
About 19 vehicles per day (1971 count).
How long is FR2151 over Turtle River?
The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FR2151 over Turtle River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.