US Bridges

CR 424 over Echo River

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI N of JCT Csah 24 · Structure no. 69622

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 424 over Echo River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 424 over Echo River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesCR 424
CrossesEcho River
Location1.8 MI N of JCT Csah 24
RouteCounty Highway 424
Coordinates48.2541, -92.45799
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2019)
Projected traffic120 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 424 over Echo River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 424 over Echo 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 424 over Echo River carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 424 over Echo River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 424 over Echo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.