US Bridges

CR 444 over Swan River

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 31553

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 444 over Swan River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 444 over Swan River in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2039. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCR 444
CrossesSwan River
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 444
Coordinates47.17279, -93.27895
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2013)
Projected traffic85 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 444 over Swan River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 444 over Swan 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 444 over Swan River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 444 over Swan River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 444 over Swan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.