US Bridges

CR 453 over Stream

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT CR 592 · Structure no. 93448

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 453 over Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 453 over Stream in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 453
CrossesStream
Location0.5 MI S of JCT CR 592
RouteCounty Highway 453
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.42274, -92.76065
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic165 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$450 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 453 over Stream built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 453 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 453 over Stream carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 453 over Stream?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 453 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.