US Bridges

CR 249 over Stream

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 2.7 MI W of JCT TH 26 · Structure no. 28J49

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
182
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 249 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying CR 249 over Stream in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 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 182 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCR 249
CrossesStream
Location2.7 MI W of JCT TH 26
RouteCounty Highway 249
Coordinates43.60542, -91.31714
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 249 over Stream built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 249 over Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 249 over Stream carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 249 over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns CR 249 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.