US Bridges

US 2 over Stoney Brook River

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 7.2 MI W of JCT TH 33 · Structure no. 69012

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Stoney Brook River is a concrete culvert carrying US 2 over Stoney Brook River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesStoney Brook River
Location7.2 MI W of JCT TH 33
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates46.85447, -92.60725
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2019)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Stoney Brook River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Stoney Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 2 over Stoney Brook River carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Stoney Brook River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 2 over Stoney Brook River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.