US Bridges

CR 706 over Moose River (jd # 21)

Good

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 5.5 MI E of W CO Line · Structure no. 93593

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 706 over Moose River (jd # 21) is a concrete culvert carrying CR 706 over Moose River (jd # 21) in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 706
CrossesMoose River (jd # 21)
Location5.5 MI E of W CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 706
Coordinates48.44559, -95.49258
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic40 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 706 over Moose River (jd # 21) built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 706 over Moose River (jd # 21) 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does CR 706 over Moose River (jd # 21) carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 706 over Moose River (jd # 21)?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 706 over Moose River (jd # 21)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.