FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SFR 294

Carrying SFR 294 over CHICKEN CREEK

1.8 MI NE OF JCT US 53, St. Louis, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SFR 294

The SFR 294 bridge in St. Louis, Minnesota carries SFR 294 over CHICKEN CREEK. It was built in 2022, making it 4 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SFR 294 compares

▼ 3.3
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Bottom 24%
Lower load rating than 76% of Minnesota bridges
641
Bridges in St. Louis · 32 in Poor condition
SFR 294 32.4 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−6.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2022
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1 vehicles/day
Structure Number
69L06

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SFR 294 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SFR 294 against other structures in St. Louis and across Minnesota. Minnesota bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SFR 294?

SFR 294 in St. Louis, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SFR 294 inspected?

SFR 294's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SFR 294 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SFR 294?

SFR 294 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SFR 294?

SFR 294 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SFR 294 and does age affect safety?

SFR 294 was built in 2022, making it 4 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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