CR 439 over Split Hand Creek
PoorPosted for loadItasca County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 68 · Structure no. 7026
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 439 over Split Hand Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 439 over Split Hand Creek in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 439 over Split Hand Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 439 over Split Hand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does CR 439 over Split Hand Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is CR 439 over Split Hand Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 439 over Split Hand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.