US Bridges

CR 140 over Carver Creek

Good

Carver County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI SE of JCT TH 284 · Structure no. 10J33

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
916
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 140 over Carver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 140 over Carver Creek in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 916 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,374 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 140
CrossesCarver Creek
Location2.5 MI SE of JCT TH 284
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyCarver County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.79689, -93.74465
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic916 (2019)
Projected traffic1,374 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 140 over Carver Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 140 over Carver Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 140 over Carver Creek carry?

About 916 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 140 over Carver Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns CR 140 over Carver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.