CR 156 over Maple River
PoorPosted for loadBlue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT CR 154 · Structure no. 90555
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 141
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 156 over Maple River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 156 over Maple River in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 156 over Maple River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 156 over Maple River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does CR 156 over Maple River carry?
About 141 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is CR 156 over Maple River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 156 over Maple River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.