US Bridges

US 2 over Stream

Good

Polk County, Minnesota · 4.5 MI SE of Fosston · Structure no. 60X12

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,918
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 2 over Stream in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 3,918 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long.

CarriesUS 2
CrossesStream
Location4.5 MI SE of Fosston
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates47.53556, -95.67407
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7.1 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 traffic3,918 (2022)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Stream built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Stream 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does US 2 over Stream carry?

About 3,918 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 2 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.