US Bridges

CR 103 over Mosquito Creek

PoorPosted for load

Cass County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI N of JCT Csah 35 · Structure no. 5710

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 103 over Mosquito Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 103 over Mosquito Creek in Cass County, Minnesota. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 103
CrossesMosquito Creek
Location1.8 MI N of JCT Csah 35
RouteCounty Highway 103
Coordinates46.49162, -94.6244
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2011)
Projected traffic35 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 103 over Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 103 over Mosquito 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 103 over Mosquito Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 103 over Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 103 over Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.