US Bridges

CR 37 over Pomme De Terre River

Good

Grant County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 23 · Structure no. 93072

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 37 over Pomme De Terre River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 37 over Pomme De Terre River in Grant County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 37
CrossesPomme De Terre River
Location0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 23
RouteCounty Highway 37
Coordinates45.78869, -95.85973
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2010)
Projected traffic40 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 37 over Pomme De Terre River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 37 over Pomme De Terre 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does CR 37 over Pomme De Terre River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 37 over Pomme De Terre River?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns CR 37 over Pomme De Terre River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.