CR 74 over Silver Creek
FairClearwater County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT TH 92 · Structure no. L1664
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 74 over Silver Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 74 over Silver Creek in Clearwater County, Minnesota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 74 over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 74 over Silver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does CR 74 over Silver Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is CR 74 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 74 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.