US Bridges

CR 125 over Shell River

Good

Becker County, Minnesota · 3.5 MI S of JCT TH 34 · Structure no. 03J49

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 125 over Shell River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 125 over Shell River in Becker County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 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 171 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 125
CrossesShell River
Location3.5 MI S of JCT TH 34
RouteState Lands Road 125
CountyBecker County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.87006, -95.20491
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2008)
Projected traffic171 by 2028
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 125 over Shell River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 125 over Shell 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 Shell River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is CR 125 over Shell River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 125 over Shell River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.