US Bridges

CR 661 over West Two River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 25 · Structure no. 69691

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 661 over West Two River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 661 over West Two River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2039. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 661
CrossesWest Two River
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 25
RouteCounty Highway 661
Coordinates47.33884, -92.68301
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2019)
Projected traffic85 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 661 over West Two River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 661 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 661 over West Two River carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 661 over West Two River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 661 over West Two River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.