US Bridges

CR 322 over Paleface River

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 59 · Structure no. 69J01

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 322 over Paleface River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 322 over Paleface River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 322
CrossesPaleface River
Location0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 59
RouteCounty Highway 322
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.25641, -92.41285
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2011)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 322 over Paleface River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 322 over Paleface River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 322 over Paleface River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 322 over Paleface River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns CR 322 over Paleface River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.