US Bridges

CR 526 over West Two Rivers

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH1 · Structure no. 2181

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 526 over West Two Rivers is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 526 over West Two Rivers in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 526
CrossesWest Two Rivers
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH1
RouteCounty Highway 526
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.79686, -92.30451
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2015)
Projected traffic15 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 526 over West Two Rivers built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 526 over West Two Rivers 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 526 over West Two Rivers carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 526 over West Two Rivers?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 526 over West Two Rivers?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.