US Bridges

CR 444 over East Swan River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 4.2 MI SE of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 69K89

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 444 over East Swan River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 444 over East Swan River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 294 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 444
CrossesEast Swan River
Location4.2 MI SE of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 444
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.33502, -92.845
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
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 rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2015)
Projected traffic294 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 444 over East Swan River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 444 over East Swan 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 444 over East Swan River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 444 over East Swan River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns CR 444 over East Swan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.