US Bridges

CR 266 over Sucker River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 3.2 MI E of JCT Csah 44 · Structure no. 69A62

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 266 over Sucker River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 266 over Sucker River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesCR 266
CrossesSucker River
Location3.2 MI E of JCT Csah 44
RouteCounty Highway 266
Coordinates47.04303, -91.91787
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2019)
Projected traffic145 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 CR 266 over Sucker River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 266 over Sucker 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 266 over Sucker River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 266 over Sucker River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 266 over Sucker River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.