US Bridges

CR 202 over Elm Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI E of JCT Csah 121 · Structure no. 27C53

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 202 over Elm Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 202 over Elm Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2039. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 202
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.5 MI E of JCT Csah 121
RouteCounty Highway 202
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.16317, -93.43664
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2039
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 202 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 202 over Elm 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 202 over Elm Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 202 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 202 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.