US Bridges

CR 615 over Deer River

FairPosted for load

Itasca County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 93567

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2005 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 615 over Deer River is a steel culvert carrying CR 615 over Deer River in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 615
CrossesDeer River
Location0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 19
RouteCounty Highway 615
Coordinates47.38622, -93.74631
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2005)
Projected traffic55 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$225 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 615 over Deer River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 615 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 615 over Deer River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is CR 615 over Deer River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns CR 615 over Deer River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.