US Bridges

CR 307 over Turtle River

Good

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI NE of JCT Csah 22 · Structure no. 04528

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 307 over Turtle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 307 over Turtle River in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 307
CrossesTurtle River
Location0.5 MI NE of JCT Csah 22
RouteCounty Highway 307
Coordinates47.59035, -94.66621
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 307 over Turtle River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 307 over Turtle 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 307 over Turtle River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 307 over Turtle River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 307 over Turtle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.