US Bridges

CR 155 over Maple River

Fair

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT CR 154 · Structure no. 93234

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 155 over Maple River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 155 over Maple River in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 155
CrossesMaple River
Location0.4 MI S of JCT CR 154
RouteCounty Highway 155
Coordinates43.86826, -93.91328
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 155 over Maple River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 155 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 155 over Maple River carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 155 over Maple River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns CR 155 over Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.