US Bridges

US 2 over Deer River

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of W JCT TH 6 · Structure no. 95089

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Deer River is a concrete culvert carrying US 2 over Deer River in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesDeer River
Location0.5 MI E of W JCT TH 6
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates47.33216, -93.78395
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2019)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Deer River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Deer River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Deer River carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Deer River?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 2 over Deer River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.