US Bridges

CR 241 over Morrison Brook

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 2.4 MI W of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 31J03

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 241 over Morrison Brook is a concrete culvert carrying CR 241 over Morrison Brook in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 241
CrossesMorrison Brook
Location2.4 MI W of JCT TH 169
RouteCounty Highway 241
CountyItasca County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.02898, -93.65302
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2013)
Projected traffic165 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 241 over Morrison Brook built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 241 over Morrison Brook 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 2022.

How much traffic does CR 241 over Morrison Brook carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 241 over Morrison Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 241 over Morrison Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.