US Bridges

CR 356 over Stream

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI N of JCT CSAH22 · Structure no. 7763

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2008 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 356 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying CR 356 over Stream in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 356
CrossesStream
Location1.9 MI N of JCT CSAH22
RouteCounty Highway 356
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.80689, -92.95491
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2008)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$94 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 356 over Stream built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 356 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 356 over Stream carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is CR 356 over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 356 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.