US Bridges

Sfr 300 over Black Duck Creek

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 3.2 MI E of TH 53 (240 · Structure no. R0033

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4
1969 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Sfr 300 over Black Duck Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Sfr 300 over Black Duck Creek 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.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2029. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesSfr 300
CrossesBlack Duck Creek
Location3.2 MI E of TH 53 (240
Coordinates48.28518, -92.88414
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.
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 inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (1969)
Projected traffic4 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$91 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sfr 300 over Black Duck Creek built?

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

What condition is Sfr 300 over Black Duck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sfr 300 over Black Duck Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (1969 count).

How long is Sfr 300 over Black Duck Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Sfr 300 over Black Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.