US Bridges

CR 840 over Mccarty River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI E of JCT TH73 · Structure no. 69J76

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 840 over Mccarty River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 840 over Mccarty River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 840
CrossesMccarty River
Location1.2 MI E of JCT TH73
RouteCounty Highway 840
Coordinates46.86708, -92.88521
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2011)
Projected traffic5 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 840 over Mccarty River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 840 over Mccarty 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 840 over Mccarty River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 840 over Mccarty River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns CR 840 over Mccarty River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.