US Bridges

CR 104 over Deer Creek

Good

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 30 · Structure no. 24549

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 104 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 104 over Deer Creek in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2031. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 104
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 30
RouteCounty Highway 104
Coordinates43.73203, -93.16637
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2009)
Projected traffic113 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 104 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 104 over Deer Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 104 over Deer Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR 104 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 104 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.