CR 237 over Big Fork
GoodItasca County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 42 · Structure no. 31543
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 88
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 237 over Big Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 237 over Big Fork in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 237 over Big Fork built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 237 over Big Fork 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 237 over Big Fork carry?
About 88 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is CR 237 over Big Fork?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns CR 237 over Big Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.