US Bridges

CR 82 over W Br Black River

Fair

Koochiching County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI W of JCT TH 11 · Structure no. 36518

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
104 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 slab carrying CR 82 over W Br Black River in Koochiching County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 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
Location2.1 MI W of JCT TH 11
RouteCounty Highway 82
Coordinates48.52665, -93.86616
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 1986, making it 39 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 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 82 over W Br Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.