US Bridges

CR 111 over Silver Creek

Good

Clearwater County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 15502

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 111 over Silver Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 111 over Silver Creek in Clearwater County, Minnesota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 111
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 111
Coordinates47.75571, -95.47353
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic30 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 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 Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 111 over Silver 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 111 over Silver Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 111 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 111 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.