US Bridges

Csah 44 over Little Cloquet River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 3.8 MI W of JCT CR 256 · Structure no. 69A56

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
364
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 44 over Little Cloquet River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 44 over Little Cloquet River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 364 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesCsah 44
CrossesLittle Cloquet River
Location3.8 MI W of JCT CR 256
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates47.11313, -91.99096
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Csah 44 over Little Cloquet River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 44 over Little Cloquet 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 Csah 44 over Little Cloquet River carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 44 over Little Cloquet River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 44 over Little Cloquet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.