US Bridges

CR 333 over Balsam Creek

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 31J07

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 333 over Balsam Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 333 over Balsam Creek in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 333
CrossesBalsam Creek
Location0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 333
Coordinates47.52321, -93.3443
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2021)
Projected traffic95 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 333 over Balsam Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 333 over Balsam Creek 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 333 over Balsam Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 333 over Balsam Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns CR 333 over Balsam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.