US Bridges

CR 158 over Big Cobb River

Good

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 07564

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 158 over Big Cobb River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 158 over Big Cobb River in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 158
CrossesBig Cobb River
Location0.5 MI S of JCT TH 30
RouteCounty Highway 158
Coordinates43.89235, -93.85799
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2021)
Projected traffic40 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 158 over Big Cobb River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 158 over Big Cobb 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 158 over Big Cobb River carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 158 over Big Cobb River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 158 over Big Cobb River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.