US Bridges

CR 103 over S Br Battle River

Fair

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 36 · Structure no. 88123

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 103 over S Br Battle River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 103 over S Br Battle River in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 103
CrossesS Br Battle River
Location0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 36
RouteCounty Highway 103
CountyBeltrami County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.92984, -94.50452
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$36 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 103 over S Br Battle River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 103 over S Br Battle River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 103 over S Br Battle River carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 103 over S Br Battle River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 103 over S Br Battle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.