CR 500 over Little Fork River
GoodSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT CSAH25 · Structure no. 69694
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500 over Little Fork River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500 over Little Fork 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500 over Little Fork River built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500 over Little Fork 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 500 over Little Fork River carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is CR 500 over Little Fork 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 500 over Little Fork River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.