US Bridges

US 2 over 4th ST NW

Fair

Polk County, Minnesota · 0.6 W of JCT TH 220 · Structure no. 60001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over 4th ST NW is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over 4th ST NW in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,700 by 2039. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
Crosses4th ST NW
Location0.6 W of JCT TH 220
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyPolk County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.93412, -97.03194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2019)
Projected traffic13,700 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over 4th ST NW built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over 4th ST NW 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over 4th ST NW carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over 4th ST NW?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over 4th ST NW?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.