US Bridges

CR 245 over Stream

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT CR 259 · Structure no. 93586

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 245 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 245 over Stream in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 245
CrossesStream
Location0.5 MI N of JCT CR 259
RouteCounty Highway 245
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.90025, -92.02667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2019)
Projected traffic110 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 245 over Stream built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 245 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 245 over Stream carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 245 over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 245 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.