US Bridges

Sfr 293 over Chicken Creek

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI E of JCT TH 53 · Structure no. 69A23

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sfr 293 over Chicken Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sfr 293 over Chicken Creek 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesSfr 293
CrossesChicken Creek
Location2.2 MI E of JCT TH 53
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.97564, -92.43027
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.3 US tons
Inventory rating64.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2013)
Projected traffic1 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$500 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sfr 293 over Chicken Creek built?

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

What condition is Sfr 293 over Chicken Creek 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 Sfr 293 over Chicken Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Sfr 293 over Chicken Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Sfr 293 over Chicken Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.