US Bridges

Spr 19 over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Pine County, Minnesota · In St. Croix State Park · Structure no. 58549

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2009 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Spr 19 over Sand Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Spr 19 over Sand Creek in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2029. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesSpr 19
CrossesSand Creek
LocationIn St. Croix State Park
RouteState Lands Road 19
Coordinates45.93588, -92.65013
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.5 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2009)
Projected traffic1 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 Spr 19 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Spr 19 over Sand Creek 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 Spr 19 over Sand Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Spr 19 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Spr 19 over Sand Creek?

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