US Bridges

CR 213 over Little Elk River

Fair

Morrison County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 49529

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
790
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 213 over Little Elk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 213 over Little Elk River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 213
CrossesLittle Elk River
Location0.6 MI E of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 213
Coordinates46.01165, -94.36539
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2020)
Projected traffic870 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 213 over Little Elk River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 213 over Little Elk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 213 over Little Elk River carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 213 over Little Elk River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns CR 213 over Little Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.