US Bridges

CR 152 over Maple River

Good

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 07557

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 152 over Maple River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 152 over Maple River in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 152
CrossesMaple River
Location0.6 MI S of JCT TH 30
RouteCounty Highway 152
Coordinates43.90192, -94.04184
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
Projected traffic55 by 2041
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 152 over Maple River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 152 over Maple 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 152 over Maple River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 152 over Maple River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 152 over Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.