US Bridges

CR 615 over Embarrass River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of JCT Csah 21 · Structure no. 69A02

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 615 over Embarrass River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 615 over Embarrass River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 410 by 2031. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 615
CrossesEmbarrass River
Location0.6 MI E of JCT Csah 21
RouteCounty Highway 615
Coordinates47.66181, -92.18459
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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2011)
Projected traffic410 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 615 over Embarrass River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 615 over Embarrass 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 615 over Embarrass River carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 615 over Embarrass River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 615 over Embarrass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.