Crow Wing County Bridge Report Card
Crow Wing County scores 83 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Crow Wing County has 73 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.8% is above the 4.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,725 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Crow Wing County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 83/100 (B). The county has 73 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,725 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 6.8% | 13.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.9% of measured traffic | 0.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.4% | 2.7 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 39 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 187,308 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 6.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 39 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,725 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Crow Wing County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Csah 31 over Rabbit Lake Narrows | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,300 | 1974 |
| CR 136 over Crooked Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 330 | 1974 |
| T 537 over Nokasippi River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1972 |
| T 1331 over Nokasippi River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1908 |
| M 45 over Crooked Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1960 |
| Csah 15 over Pine River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 620 | 1971 |
| Mn 210 over Mississippi River | High traffic | Fair | 29,051 | 1932 |
| Mn 210 over Paul Bunyan Trail | High traffic | Good | 27,888 | 2003 |
| Mn 371 over Mississippi River | High traffic | Fair | 12,842 | 1998 |
| Msas 126 over Mississippi River | High traffic | Good | 12,100 | 1974 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.