US Bridges

CR 220 over Artichoke River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI N of JCT CSAH47 · Structure no. 69K04

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 220 over Artichoke River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 220 over Artichoke River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 220
CrossesArtichoke River
Location1.5 MI N of JCT CSAH47
RouteCounty Highway 220
Coordinates46.99062, -92.55502
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2015)
Projected traffic95 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 220 over Artichoke River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 220 over Artichoke 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 CR 220 over Artichoke River carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 220 over Artichoke River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 220 over Artichoke River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.