US Bridges

CR 692 over French River

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 43 · Structure no. 69651

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 692 over French River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 692 over French River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 295 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 692
CrossesFrench River
Location0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 43
RouteCounty Highway 692
Coordinates46.94661, -91.96323
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic295 by 2039
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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 692 over French River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 692 over French 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 692 over French River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 692 over French River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 692 over French River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.