US Bridges

CR 336 over Prairie River

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI N of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 31548

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 336 over Prairie River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 336 over Prairie River in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 336
CrossesPrairie River
Location2.2 MI N of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 336
Coordinates47.4935, -93.32076
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2009)
Projected traffic210 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 336 over Prairie River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 336 over Prairie River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 336 over Prairie River carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR 336 over Prairie River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 336 over Prairie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.