US Bridges

CR 315 over East Two River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT CR 317 · Structure no. 69L02

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 315 over East Two River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 315 over East Two River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 315
CrossesEast Two River
Location0.3 MI N of JCT CR 317
RouteCounty Highway 315
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.44893, -92.62299
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 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 span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2019)
Projected traffic125 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 315 over East Two River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 315 over East Two 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does CR 315 over East Two River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 315 over East Two River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns CR 315 over East Two River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.