US Bridges

CR 533 over Deer River

FairPosted for load

Itasca County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI N of JCT TH 1 · Structure no. 92970

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 533 over Deer River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 533 over Deer River in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCR 533
CrossesDeer River
Location1.8 MI N of JCT TH 1
RouteCounty Highway 533
Coordinates47.82961, -93.35934
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2021)
Projected traffic110 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 533 over Deer River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 533 over Deer River 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 533 over Deer River carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 533 over Deer River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 533 over Deer River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.