US Bridges

CR 373 over Pike River

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 21 · Structure no. 69620

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 373 over Pike River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 373 over Pike River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 373
CrossesPike River
Location0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 21
RouteCounty Highway 373
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.6597, -92.31531
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2011)
Projected traffic5 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$132 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 373 over Pike River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 373 over Pike 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 373 over Pike River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 373 over Pike River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 373 over Pike River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.