CR 139 over Perch Creek
PoorPosted for loadBlue Earth County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI E of JCT Csah 24 · Structure no. 90571
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 139 over Perch Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 139 over Perch Creek in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 4 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 139 over Perch Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 139 over Perch Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 139 over Perch Creek carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is CR 139 over Perch Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CR 139 over Perch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.