US Bridges

CR 732 over Floodwood River

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT TH 73 · Structure no. 69572

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 732 over Floodwood River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 732 over Floodwood 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 732
CrossesFloodwood River
Location0.9 MI W of JCT TH 73
RouteCounty Highway 732
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.98281, -92.92905
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 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 traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic95 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 732 over Floodwood River built?

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

What condition is CR 732 over Floodwood 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 732 over Floodwood River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 732 over Floodwood River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 732 over Floodwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.