US Bridges

CR 495 over Little Fork River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 139 · Structure no. 69544

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 495 over Little Fork River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 495 over Little Fork River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 495
CrossesLittle Fork River
Location0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 139
RouteCounty Highway 495
Coordinates47.87997, -92.97538
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length257 ft (78.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2011)
Projected traffic20 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 495 over Little Fork River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 495 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 495 over Little Fork River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 495 over Little Fork River?

The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 495 over Little Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.