US Bridges

CR 76 over Stream

Fair

Koochiching County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI E of JCT TH 65 · Structure no. 95546

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 76 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying CR 76 over Stream in Koochiching 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.

It carries about 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCR 76
CrossesStream
Location1.6 MI E of JCT TH 65
RouteCounty Highway 76
Coordinates48.3488, -93.51687
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 inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2021)
Projected traffic50 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 76 over Stream built?

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

What condition is CR 76 over Stream 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does CR 76 over Stream carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 76 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 76 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.