US Bridges

CR 955 over East Two River

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of JCT Csah 101 · Structure no. 69589

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 955 over East Two River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 955 over East Two 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 285 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 955
CrossesEast Two River
Location1.0 MI N of JCT Csah 101
RouteCounty Highway 955
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.47721, -92.6134
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2019)
Projected traffic180 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 955 over East Two River built?

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

What condition is CR 955 over East Two 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 955 over East Two River carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 955 over East Two River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 955 over East Two River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.