US Bridges

CR 362 over Embarrass River

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 21 · Structure no. 69524

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 362 over Embarrass River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 362 over Embarrass River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 362
CrossesEmbarrass River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 21
RouteCounty Highway 362
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.65668, -92.19818
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2011)
Projected traffic105 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 362 over Embarrass River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 362 over Embarrass 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 362 over Embarrass River carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 362 over Embarrass River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 362 over Embarrass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.