US Bridges

CR 219 over Swan River

Fair

Morrison County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT TH 28 · Structure no. 49537

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 219 over Swan River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 219 over Swan River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 219
CrossesSwan River
Location0.2 MI N of JCT TH 28
RouteCounty Highway 219
CountyMorrison County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.92083, -94.6436
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic155 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 219 over Swan River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 219 over Swan 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 219 over Swan River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 219 over Swan River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 219 over Swan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.