US Bridges

CR 118 over Turtle Creek (jd #24)

Fair

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 25 · Structure no. 24529

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 118 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 118 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 118
CrossesTurtle Creek (jd #24)
Location0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 25
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountyFreeborn County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.73174, -93.20927
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2009)
Projected traffic135 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 118 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 118 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 118 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR 118 over Turtle Creek (jd #24)?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 118 over Turtle Creek (jd #24)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.