US Bridges

CR 111 over S Br Wild Rice River

Fair

Clay County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI N of JCT Csah 34 · Structure no. 14509

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 111 over S Br Wild Rice River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 111 over S Br Wild Rice River in Clay 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 111
CrossesS Br Wild Rice River
Location1.9 MI N of JCT Csah 34
RouteCounty Highway 111
Coordinates47.10701, -96.32217
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2009)
Projected traffic55 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 111 over S Br Wild Rice River built?

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

What condition is CR 111 over S Br Wild Rice 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 111 over S Br Wild Rice River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR 111 over S Br Wild Rice River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 111 over S Br Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.