Whiteface River RD over N. Br. Whiteface River
PoorSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 6.0 MI N of Int Csah 4 · Structure no. 090901000001005
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1993 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Whiteface River RD over N. Br. Whiteface River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whiteface River RD over N. Br. Whiteface River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 58 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whiteface River RD over N. Br. Whiteface River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Whiteface River RD over N. Br. Whiteface River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Whiteface River RD over N. Br. Whiteface River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1993 count).
How long is Whiteface River RD over N. Br. Whiteface River?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Whiteface River RD over N. Br. Whiteface River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.