Csah 44 over Cloquet River
PoorSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT CSAH55 · Structure no. 7222
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 44 over Cloquet River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 44 over Cloquet River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 44 over Cloquet River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 44 over Cloquet River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 44 over Cloquet River carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Csah 44 over Cloquet River?
The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 44 over Cloquet River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.