US Bridges

CR 737 over Hellwig Creek

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT TH53 · Structure no. 7836

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 737 over Hellwig Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 737 over Hellwig 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 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 737
CrossesHellwig Creek
Location0.3 MI E of JCT TH53
RouteCounty Highway 737
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.03966, -92.46346
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2011)
Projected traffic5 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 737 over Hellwig Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 737 over Hellwig Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 737 over Hellwig Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 737 over Hellwig Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns CR 737 over Hellwig Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.