US Bridges

CR 444 over West Swan River

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT CR 926 · Structure no. 69588

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 444 over West Swan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 444 over West Swan River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 444
CrossesWest Swan River
Location0.3 MI N of JCT CR 926
RouteCounty Highway 444
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.25057, -92.83121
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2015)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 444 over West Swan River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 444 over West Swan 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 444 over West Swan River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 444 over West Swan River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 444 over West Swan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.