US Bridges

CR 118 over S Br Root River

PoorClosed to traffic

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 6263

Built
1899
126 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2011
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 118 over S Br Root River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 118 over S Br Root River in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1899, so it is 126 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2039. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 118
CrossesS Br Root River
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountyFillmore County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.64223, -92.21488
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2011
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2009)
Projected traffic170 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 118 over S Br Root River built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 118 over S Br Root River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2011.

How much traffic does CR 118 over S Br Root River carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR 118 over S Br Root River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 118 over S Br Root River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.