US Bridges

CR 77 over Bear River

Good

Koochiching County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI W of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 97520

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 77 over Bear River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 77 over Bear River in Koochiching County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCR 77
CrossesBear River
Location2.3 MI W of JCT TH 71
RouteCounty Highway 77
Coordinates48.36067, -93.71912
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 77 over Bear River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 77 over Bear River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does CR 77 over Bear River carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 77 over Bear River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns CR 77 over Bear River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.