US Bridges

US 2 over Kingsbury Creek

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI NW of JCT TH 35 · Structure no. 69X13

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,788
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Kingsbury Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 2 over Kingsbury Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9,788 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesKingsbury Creek
Location0.5 MI NW of JCT TH 35
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates46.73427, -92.20936
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,788 (2022)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Kingsbury Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Kingsbury Creek 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does US 2 over Kingsbury Creek carry?

About 9,788 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Kingsbury Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns US 2 over Kingsbury Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.