Beltrami County Bridge Report Card
Beltrami County scores 94 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Beltrami County, Minnesota
Beltrami County has 101 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.0% is at or below the 4.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 883 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Beltrami County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 94/100 (A). The county has 101 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 883 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 3.0% | 5.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.6% of measured traffic | 0.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 35 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 139,529 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 3.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 35 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 883 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Beltrami County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mn 72 over Tamarac River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 792 | 1962 |
| Csah 38 over S Br Battle River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 90 | 1957 |
| T 393 over Shotley Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1 | 1917 |
| Mn 197 over Mississippi River | High traffic | Good | 11,600 | 2002 |
| Mn 197 over Mississippi River | High traffic | Fair | 11,600 | 2002 |
| US 2 over Bnsf; Cp Rail | High traffic | Fair | 7,850 | 1978 |
| US 2 over Bnsf; Cp Rail | High traffic | Fair | 7,850 | 1978 |
| Mn 1 over Pike Creek | High traffic | Good | 6,000 | 2020 |
| US 2 over Csah 7 | High traffic | Good | 5,200 | 1978 |
| US 2 over Csah 7 | High traffic | Fair | 5,007 | 1978 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.