US Bridges

Sfr 245 over Caldwell Brook

Fair

Koochiching County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI N of CR 54 (150 · Structure no. R0288

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2
1985 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Sfr 245 over Caldwell Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Sfr 245 over Caldwell Brook in Koochiching County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesSfr 245
CrossesCaldwell Brook
Location1.4 MI N of CR 54 (150
RouteState Lands Road 245
CountyKoochiching County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.9298, -93.9376
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (1985)
Projected traffic2 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Sfr 245 over Caldwell Brook built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sfr 245 over Caldwell Brook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sfr 245 over Caldwell Brook carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is Sfr 245 over Caldwell Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Sfr 245 over Caldwell Brook?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.