US Bridges

Nfd 1902 over Shannon River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI NW of CR 766 (230 · Structure no. 69615

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1975 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Nfd 1902 over Shannon River is a wood or timber slab carrying Nfd 1902 over Shannon River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNfd 1902
CrossesShannon River
Location1.1 MI NW of CR 766 (230
RouteFederal Lands Road 1902
Coordinates47.61678, -92.96924
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1975)
Projected traffic10 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Nfd 1902 over Shannon River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfd 1902 over Shannon River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfd 1902 over Shannon River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1975 count).

How long is Nfd 1902 over Shannon River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Nfd 1902 over Shannon River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.