US Bridges

CR 452 over West Two River

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT CR 447 · Structure no. 69647

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 452 over West Two River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 452 over West Two River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 310 by 2039. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 452
CrossesWest Two River
Location0.2 MI E of JCT CR 447
RouteCounty Highway 452
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.41542, -92.70511
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2019)
Projected traffic310 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 452 over West Two River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 452 over West Two 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 452 over West Two River carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 452 over West Two River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 452 over West Two River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.