US Bridges

CR 209 over Little Whiteface River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT CSAH133 · Structure no. 69A51

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 209 over Little Whiteface River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 209 over Little Whiteface River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 209
CrossesLittle Whiteface River
Location0.7 MI N of JCT CSAH133
RouteCounty Highway 209
Coordinates47.08231, -92.68147
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2015)
Projected traffic39 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 209 over Little Whiteface River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 209 over Little Whiteface 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 209 over Little Whiteface River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 209 over Little Whiteface River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 209 over Little Whiteface River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.