CR 981 over Whiteface River
GoodSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT CSAH52 · Structure no. 69A10
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 981 over Whiteface River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 981 over Whiteface 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 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 981 over Whiteface River built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 981 over Whiteface 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 2024.
How much traffic does CR 981 over Whiteface River carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is CR 981 over Whiteface River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns CR 981 over Whiteface River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.