US Bridges

CR 611 over Pine Creek

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT CSAH44 · Structure no. 69K33

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 611 over Pine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 611 over Pine Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesCR 611
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.8 MI S of JCT CSAH44
RouteCounty Highway 611
Coordinates47.23737, -91.8453
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2011)
Projected traffic100 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 611 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 611 over Pine 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 611 over Pine Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 611 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CR 611 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.