US Bridges

CR 105 over Big Springs Creek

FairPosted for load

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 9954

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 105 over Big Springs Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 105 over Big Springs Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 105
CrossesBig Springs Creek
Location0.8 MI S of JCT TH 30
RouteCounty Highway 105
Coordinates43.81714, -91.92376
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2009)
Projected traffic35 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 105 over Big Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 105 over Big Springs Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 105 over Big Springs Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR 105 over Big Springs Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 105 over Big Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.