CR 500 over Little Fork River
GoodSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of JCT TH 73 · Structure no. 69527
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 253 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 over Little Fork River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500 over Little Fork River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500 over Little Fork River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500 over Little Fork 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does CR 500 over Little Fork River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is CR 500 over Little Fork River?
The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500 over Little Fork River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.