US Bridges

CR 453 over Stream

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT CR 592 · Structure no. 69695

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 453 over Stream is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 453 over Stream 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 453
CrossesStream
Location0.2 MI S of JCT CR 592
RouteCounty Highway 453
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.42658, -92.76065
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic165 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 453 over Stream built?

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

What condition is CR 453 over Stream 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 453 over Stream carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 453 over Stream?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 453 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.