CR 492 over Sturgeon River
GoodSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT TH73 · Structure no. 69685
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 492 over Sturgeon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 492 over Sturgeon 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2039. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 492 over Sturgeon River built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 492 over Sturgeon 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does CR 492 over Sturgeon River carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is CR 492 over Sturgeon River?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR 492 over Sturgeon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.