US Bridges

CR 144 over Moose Horn River

Good

Carlton County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 61 · Structure no. 09J10

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 144 over Moose Horn River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 144 over Moose Horn River in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 216 vehicles a day, projected to reach 215 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 144
CrossesMoose Horn River
Location0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 61
RouteCounty Highway 144
Coordinates46.58743, -92.62635
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2022)
Projected traffic215 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 144 over Moose Horn River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 144 over Moose Horn 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 144 over Moose Horn River carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 144 over Moose Horn River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns CR 144 over Moose Horn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.