US Bridges

CR 563 over Paleface River

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT TH 53 · Structure no. 96929

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 563 over Paleface River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 563 over Paleface River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 563
CrossesPaleface River
Location0.6 MI W of JCT TH 53
RouteCounty Highway 563
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.18354, -92.49614
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2015)
Projected traffic35 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 563 over Paleface River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 563 over Paleface River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 563 over Paleface River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 563 over Paleface River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CR 563 over Paleface River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.