US Bridges

CR 115 over BNSF RR

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI E of JCT Csah 33 · Structure no. 90919

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
108 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2009 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

CR 115 over BNSF RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 115 over BNSF RR in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 115
CrossesBNSF RR
Location1.2 MI E of JCT Csah 33
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountyClay County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.89211, -96.29089
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating27.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2009)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$496 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 115 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 115 over BNSF RR 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 115 over BNSF RR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR 115 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 115 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.