US Bridges

CR 112 over E Fk Blue Earth River

FairPosted for load

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 89200

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 112 over E Fk Blue Earth River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 112 over E Fk Blue Earth River in Faribault 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 112
CrossesE Fk Blue Earth River
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 19
RouteCounty Highway 112
Coordinates43.58664, -93.8826
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic60 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$650 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 112 over E Fk Blue Earth River built?

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

What condition is CR 112 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 112 over E Fk Blue Earth River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 112 over E Fk Blue Earth River?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 112 over E Fk Blue Earth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.