US Bridges

CR 211 over Little Whiteface River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 1.1 M N of JCT Csah 133 · Structure no. 69K03

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 211 over Little Whiteface River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 211 over Little Whiteface River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 211
CrossesLittle Whiteface River
Location1.1 M N of JCT Csah 133
RouteCounty Highway 211
Coordinates47.087, -92.66157
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic40 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 211 over Little Whiteface River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 211 over Little 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 211 over Little Whiteface River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 211 over Little Whiteface River?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns CR 211 over Little Whiteface River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.