US Bridges

CR 109 over E Fk Blue Earth River

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 22623

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 109 over E Fk Blue Earth River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 109 over E Fk Blue Earth River in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2039. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 109
CrossesE Fk Blue Earth River
Location0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 109
Coordinates43.64225, -93.96773
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2019)
Projected traffic110 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 109 over E Fk Blue Earth River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 109 over E Fk Blue Earth River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 109 over E Fk Blue Earth River carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 109 over E Fk Blue Earth River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 109 over E Fk Blue Earth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.