US Bridges

CR 210 over Little Elk River

Good

Morrison County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of JCT CR 211 · Structure no. 95095

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 210 over Little Elk River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 210 over Little Elk River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 210
CrossesLittle Elk River
Location1.0 MI N of JCT CR 211
RouteCounty Highway 210
Coordinates46.05756, -94.43127
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks—
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 210 over Little Elk River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 210 over Little Elk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 210 over Little Elk River carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 210 over Little Elk River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 210 over Little Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.