US Bridges

US 2 over East Savanna River

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI SE of JCT TH 73 · Structure no. 69103

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over East Savanna River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over East Savanna River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesEast Savanna River
Location0.2 MI SE of JCT TH 73
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates46.92132, -92.91219
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2019)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2039
Trucks12%
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 East Savanna River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over East Savanna 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 East Savanna River carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over East Savanna River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over East Savanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.