US Bridges

CR 547 over Berry Creek

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 10.0 MI E of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 69K73

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 547 over Berry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 547 over Berry Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

CarriesCR 547
CrossesBerry Creek
Location10.0 MI E of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 547
Coordinates47.27178, -91.91898
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2020)
Projected traffic33 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 547 over Berry Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 547 over Berry 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 547 over Berry Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 547 over Berry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CR 547 over Berry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.