US Bridges

CR 82 over W Br Black River

FairPosted for load

Koochiching County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT TH 11 · Structure no. 36515

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 82 over W Br Black River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 82 over W Br Black River in Koochiching County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCR 82
CrossesW Br Black River
Location0.5 MI W of JCT TH 11
RouteCounty Highway 82
Coordinates48.52707, -93.83182
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic45 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 82 over W Br Black River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 82 over W Br Black 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 82 over W Br Black River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 82 over W Br Black River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 82 over W Br Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.