US Bridges

CR 281 over Talmadge River

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St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT CR282 · Structure no. 69A13

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 281 over Talmadge River is a concrete slab carrying CR 281 over Talmadge River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 281
CrossesTalmadge River
Location0.1 MI N of JCT CR282
RouteCounty Highway 281
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.89681, -91.94191
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2011)
Projected traffic6 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 281 over Talmadge River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 281 over Talmadge 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 281 over Talmadge River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 281 over Talmadge River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 281 over Talmadge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.