IRR BIA RTE 5 over Wood Duck Creek
FairKoochiching County, Minnesota · 10 KM North of HWY 65 · Structure no. 00000000000F215
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 5 over Wood Duck Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 5 over Wood Duck Creek in Koochiching County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 5 over Wood Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 5 over Wood Duck Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 5 over Wood Duck Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 5 over Wood Duck Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 5 over Wood Duck Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.