CR 209 over Little Elk River
FairMorrison County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT TH 115 · Structure no. 49531
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 128 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 209 over Little Elk River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 209 over Little Elk River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 209 over Little Elk River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 209 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 209 over Little Elk River carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is CR 209 over Little Elk River?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns CR 209 over Little Elk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.