US Bridges

CR 914 over Little Fork River

Poor

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 25 · Structure no. 69604

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 914 over Little Fork River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 914 over Little Fork River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 914
CrossesLittle Fork River
Location0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 25
RouteCounty Highway 914
Coordinates47.83909, -92.74551
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic40 by 2035
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$1,000 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 914 over Little Fork River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 914 over Little Fork River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 914 over Little Fork River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 914 over Little Fork River?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 914 over Little Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.