US Bridges

M 340 over Little Swan River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT CR 444 · Structure no. 69L31

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 340 over Little Swan River is a concrete culvert carrying M 340 over Little Swan River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 340
CrossesLittle Swan River
Location0.1 MI W of JCT CR 444
RouteCity Street 340
Coordinates47.29709, -92.83122
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 (9.8 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 traffic49 (2024)
Projected traffic49 by 2044
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 340 over Little Swan River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 340 over Little 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does M 340 over Little Swan River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is M 340 over Little Swan River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns M 340 over Little Swan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.