US Bridges

US 2 over Bass Brook

Fair

Itasca County, Minnesota · 9.8 MI E of W JCT TH 6 · Structure no. 969

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Bass Brook is a concrete culvert carrying US 2 over Bass Brook in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 6 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesBass Brook
Location9.8 MI E of W JCT TH 6
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyItasca County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.26245, -93.61796
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2019)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Bass Brook built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Bass Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Bass Brook carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Bass Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns US 2 over Bass Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.