US Bridges

CR 153 over Bevens Creek

Fair

Carver County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT CR 152 · Structure no. 95012

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 153 over Bevens Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 153 over Bevens Creek in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 153
CrossesBevens Creek
Location0.5 MI S of JCT CR 152
RouteCounty Highway 153
CountyCarver County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.73836, -93.82909
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic94 (2022)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
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 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 153 over Bevens Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 153 over Bevens Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 153 over Bevens Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 153 over Bevens Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns CR 153 over Bevens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.