US Bridges

Cross River 600 RD over Cross River

Fair

Cook County, Minnesota · 3.86 MI E of JCT CR 7 · Structure no. 090907000001010

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Cross River 600 RD over Cross River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cross River 600 RD over Cross River in Cook County, Minnesota. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 70 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCross River 600 RD
CrossesCross River
Location3.86 MI E of JCT CR 7
RouteFederal Lands Road 166
CountyCook County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.60945, -90.96649
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cross River 600 RD over Cross River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Cross River 600 RD over Cross River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cross River 600 RD over Cross River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cross River 600 RD over Cross River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cross River 600 RD over Cross River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.