US Bridges

T 5824 over S Br Whiteface River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 4.7 MI NE of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 69A91

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 5824 over S Br Whiteface River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 5824 over S Br Whiteface River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 7 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 5 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesT 5824
CrossesS Br Whiteface River
Location4.7 MI NE of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 5824
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.27756, -92.02549
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$500 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 5824 over S Br Whiteface River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 5824 over S Br 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does T 5824 over S Br Whiteface River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T 5824 over S Br Whiteface River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns T 5824 over S Br Whiteface River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.