US Bridges

CR 527 over West Sturgeon Lake

Fair

Itasca County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT CR 527 · Structure no. 31549

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
286
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 527 over West Sturgeon Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 527 over West Sturgeon Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 286 vehicles a day, projected to reach 429 by 2026. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 527
CrossesWest Sturgeon Lake
Location0.4 MI N of JCT CR 527
RouteCounty Highway 527
CountyItasca County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.6626, -93.06771
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating83.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2005)
Projected traffic429 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 527 over West Sturgeon Lake built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 527 over West Sturgeon Lake 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 527 over West Sturgeon Lake carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is CR 527 over West Sturgeon Lake?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns CR 527 over West Sturgeon Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.