US Bridges

CR 84 over Shell Rock River

Good

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT CR 81 · Structure no. 24518

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 84 over Shell Rock River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 84 over Shell Rock River in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 620 by 2039. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 84
CrossesShell Rock River
Location0.3 MI E of JCT CR 81
RouteCounty Highway 84
Coordinates43.60042, -93.29235
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2017)
Projected traffic620 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 84 over Shell Rock River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 84 over Shell Rock 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 84 over Shell Rock River carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is CR 84 over Shell Rock River?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 84 over Shell Rock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.