US Bridges

CR 427 over Split Hand Creek

Fair

Itasca County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 68 · Structure no. 31519

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 427 over Split Hand Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 427 over Split Hand Creek in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 427
CrossesSplit Hand Creek
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 68
RouteCounty Highway 427
CountyItasca County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.07779, -93.4397
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2013)
Projected traffic125 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 427 over Split Hand Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 427 over Split Hand 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 427 over Split Hand Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 427 over Split Hand Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 427 over Split Hand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.