US Bridges

CR 125 over Straight River

Good

Becker County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI S of JCT TH 34 · Structure no. 03J44

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 125 over Straight River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 125 over Straight River in Becker County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 223 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 125
CrossesStraight River
Location1.1 MI S of JCT TH 34
RouteCounty Highway 125
CountyBecker County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.90414, -95.2046
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.8 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 traffic150 (2008)
Projected traffic223 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 125 over Straight River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 125 over Straight River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does CR 125 over Straight River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is CR 125 over Straight River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CR 125 over Straight River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.