CR 255 over Little Knife River
GoodSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 1.25 M E of JCT Csah 42 · Structure no. 69A15
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 95
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 255 over Little Knife River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 255 over Little Knife 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2039. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 255 over Little Knife River built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 255 over Little Knife 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 255 over Little Knife River carry?
About 95 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is CR 255 over Little Knife River?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR 255 over Little Knife River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.