CR 492 over Rice River
GoodSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI W of JCT TH53 · Structure no. 69A26
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 492 over Rice River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 492 over Rice River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2031. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 31 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 492 over Rice River built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 492 over Rice 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does CR 492 over Rice River carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is CR 492 over Rice River?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR 492 over Rice River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.