Csah 44 over Petrel Creek
PoorPosted for loadSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT CR353 · Structure no. 7706
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 44 over Petrel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 44 over Petrel Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Petrel Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 44 over Petrel Creek 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 Petrel Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Csah 44 over Petrel Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 44 over Petrel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.