US Bridges

Cross River RD over Temperance River

Fair

Cook County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI West of County 2 · Structure no. 090907000020468

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Cross River RD over Temperance River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cross River RD over Temperance River in Cook County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesCross River RD
CrossesTemperance River
Location0.1 MI West of County 2
RouteFederal Lands Road 166
CountyCook County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.63969, -90.84783
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 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 closed620.7 mi (999 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 RD over Temperance River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross River RD over Temperance 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 RD over Temperance River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cross River RD over Temperance River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cross River RD over Temperance River?

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