US Bridges

CR 565 over Partridge River

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 110 · Structure no. 69596

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Wood or Timber
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 565 over Partridge River is a wood or timber arch - deck carrying CR 565 over Partridge 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2039. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 565
CrossesPartridge River
Location0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 110
RouteCounty Highway 565
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.51633, -92.11349
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2011)
Projected traffic270 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 565 over Partridge River built?

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

What condition is CR 565 over Partridge 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 565 over Partridge River carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 565 over Partridge River?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CR 565 over Partridge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.