US Bridges

US 2 over Gentilly River

Fair

Polk County, Minnesota · 11.0 MI E of Crookston · Structure no. 3932

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,073
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Gentilly River is a concrete culvert carrying US 2 over Gentilly River in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3,073 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesGentilly River
Location11.0 MI E of Crookston
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates47.76046, -96.40676
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,073 (2022)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Gentilly River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Gentilly 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 US 2 over Gentilly River carry?

About 3,073 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Gentilly River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 2 over Gentilly River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.