CR 63 over Thief River
Pennington County, Minnesota · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- CR 63 over Thief River in Pennington County, Minnesota, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 285 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2015).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 37 of the 49 inventoried bridges in Pennington County rated good (75.5%); 1 (2.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 195 ft |
| Location | 0.2 Mi NE of Jct Csah 31 |
| NBI structure number | 57517 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Minnesota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Pennington County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 59 over Red Lake River | 1934 | 9,400 | Fair |
| Msas 115 over Red Lake River | 2009 | 6,900 | Fair |
| Mn 1 over Thief River | 1956 | 5,800 | Fair |
| Msas 111 over Red Lake River | 1950 | 5,200 | Fair |
| Mn 32 over Ditch | 1928 | 2,500 | Fair |
| Csah 3 over Red Lake River | 1962 | 2,100 | Fair |
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