US Bridges

CR 936 over Rice River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT TH53 · Structure no. 69A31

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 936 over Rice River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 936 over Rice River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 6 by 2031. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesCR 936
CrossesRice River
Location0.5 MI W of JCT TH53
RouteCounty Highway 936
Coordinates47.73066, -92.66224
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 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 936 over Rice River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 936 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 936 over Rice River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 936 over Rice River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 936 over Rice River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.