US Bridges

CR 694 over Cloquet River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 69602

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 694 over Cloquet River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 694 over Cloquet River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 694
CrossesCloquet River
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 694
Coordinates46.89634, -92.51512
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length232 ft (70.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic30 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 694 over Cloquet River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 694 over Cloquet 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 694 over Cloquet River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 694 over Cloquet River?

The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 694 over Cloquet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.