US Bridges

CR 447 over West Two River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT CR 452 · Structure no. 69683

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
255
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 447 over West Two River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 447 over West Two River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 447
CrossesWest Two River
Location0.5 MI N of JCT CR 452
RouteCounty Highway 447
Coordinates47.42313, -92.70766
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2011)
Projected traffic255 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 447 over West Two River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 447 over West Two River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 447 over West Two River carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 447 over West Two River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 447 over West Two River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.