US Bridges

CR 163 over Wagner Creek

FairPosted for load

Itasca County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI S of JCT Csah 29 · Structure no. 92454

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 163 over Wagner Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 163 over Wagner Creek in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 163
CrossesWagner Creek
Location1.2 MI S of JCT Csah 29
RouteCounty Highway 163
CountyItasca County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.70648, -94.13432
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2017)
Projected traffic10 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$500 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 163 over Wagner Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 163 over Wagner 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 163 over Wagner Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is CR 163 over Wagner Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 163 over Wagner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.