US Bridges

Sfr 291 over Unnamed Stream

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 9.2 MI S of Brimson · Structure no. 69K75

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2019 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Sfr 291 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Sfr 291 over Unnamed Stream in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesSfr 291
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location9.2 MI S of Brimson
RouteState Lands Road 291
Coordinates47.19952, -91.84672
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 alignment6: Equal to 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 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 traffic5 (2019)
Projected traffic6 by 2039
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

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Sfr 291 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sfr 291 over Unnamed Stream 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 Sfr 291 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Sfr 291 over Unnamed Stream?

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

Who owns Sfr 291 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.