CR 557 over Sourdough Creek
FairPosted for loadItasca County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 22 · Structure no. 7071
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 38
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 557 over Sourdough Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 557 over Sourdough Creek in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 557 over Sourdough Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 557 over Sourdough Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does CR 557 over Sourdough Creek carry?
About 38 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is CR 557 over Sourdough Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CR 557 over Sourdough Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.