US Bridges

CR 186 over East Savanna River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT CR 834 · Structure no. 69A76

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 186 over East Savanna River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 186 over East Savanna River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2039. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 186
CrossesEast Savanna River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT CR 834
RouteCounty Highway 186
Coordinates46.91073, -92.95297
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2019)
Projected traffic176 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 186 over East Savanna River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 186 over East Savanna 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 186 over East Savanna River carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 186 over East Savanna River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 186 over East Savanna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.