CR 147 over Blue Earth River
GoodBlue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI NE of JCT Csah 40 · Structure no. R0753
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 106
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 147 over Blue Earth River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 147 over Blue Earth River in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 147 over Blue Earth River built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 147 over Blue Earth 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does CR 147 over Blue Earth River carry?
About 106 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is CR 147 over Blue Earth River?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns CR 147 over Blue Earth River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.