US Bridges

CR 105 over Deer Creek

Fair

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI E of JCT Csah 34 · Structure no. 89323

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 105 over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 105 over Deer Creek in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 105
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1.6 MI E of JCT Csah 34
RouteCounty Highway 105
Coordinates43.79739, -93.09364
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic50 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 105 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 105 over Deer 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 105 over Deer Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR 105 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 105 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.