US Bridges

CR 88 over Mc Cloud Creek

Fair

Koochiching County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI E of JCT CR 87 · Structure no. 36J09

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 88 over Mc Cloud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 88 over Mc Cloud Creek in Koochiching County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 88
CrossesMc Cloud Creek
Location1.8 MI E of JCT CR 87
RouteCounty Highway 88
CountyKoochiching County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.62726, -94.18477
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 88 over Mc Cloud Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 88 over Mc Cloud 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 88 over Mc Cloud Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 88 over Mc Cloud Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 88 over Mc Cloud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.