US Bridges

CR 115 over South Branch Maple River

Fair

Faribault County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI NE of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 22533

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 115 over South Branch Maple River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 115 over South Branch Maple River in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 115
CrossesSouth Branch Maple River
Location2.5 MI NE of JCT Csah 19
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountyFaribault County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.78431, -93.87251
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2011)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 115 over South Branch Maple River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 115 over South Branch Maple 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 115 over South Branch Maple River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 115 over South Branch Maple River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 115 over South Branch Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.