Mn 197 over Mississippi River
Beltrami County, Minnesota · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Mn 197 over Mississippi River in Beltrami County, Minnesota, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 11,600 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2018).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 34 of the 101 inventoried bridges in Beltrami County rated fair (33.7%); 3 (3.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 199 ft |
| Location | In Bemidji |
| NBI structure number | 04024 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Minnesota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Beltrami County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mn 197 over Mississippi River | 2002 | 11,600 | Good |
| US 2 over BNSF; Cp Rail | 1978 | 7,850 | Fair |
| US 2 over BNSF; Cp Rail | 1978 | 7,850 | Fair |
| Mn 1 over Pike Creek | 2020 | 6,000 | Good |
| US 2 over Csah 7 | 1978 | 5,200 | Good |
| US 2 over Csah 7 | 1978 | 5,007 | Fair |
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