US Bridges

CR 368 over Wouri Creek

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT CR 305 · Structure no. 69K17

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 368 over Wouri Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 368 over Wouri Creek 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesCR 368
CrossesWouri Creek
Location0.3 MI E of JCT CR 305
RouteCounty Highway 368
Coordinates47.61831, -92.45054
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2011)
Projected traffic6 by 2031
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 368 over Wouri Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 368 over Wouri Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 368 over Wouri Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 368 over Wouri Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns CR 368 over Wouri Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.