US Bridges

CR 192 over Maple River

Fair

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT CR 153 · Structure no. 07504

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 192 over Maple River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 192 over Maple River in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 149 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 192
CrossesMaple River
Location0.6 MI N of JCT CR 153
RouteCounty Highway 192
CountyBlue Earth County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.88655, -93.97839
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2041
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 192 over Maple River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 192 over Maple 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 192 over Maple River carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 192 over Maple River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 192 over Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.