US Bridges

CR 114 over E Fk Blue Earth River

FairPosted for load

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT TH 254 · Structure no. 22538

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 114 over E Fk Blue Earth River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 114 over E Fk Blue Earth River in Faribault 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 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 114
CrossesE Fk Blue Earth River
Location0.5 MI E of JCT TH 254
RouteCounty Highway 114
Coordinates43.62464, -93.9167
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 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 traffic73 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
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$650 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 114 over E Fk Blue Earth River built?

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

What condition is CR 114 over E Fk Blue Earth 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 114 over E Fk Blue Earth River carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 114 over E Fk Blue Earth River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 114 over E Fk Blue Earth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.