US Bridges

CR 109 over Crow Wing River

Good

Hubbard County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI SE of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 29519

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 109 over Crow Wing River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 109 over Crow Wing River in Hubbard County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 185 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 109
CrossesCrow Wing River
Location1.5 MI SE of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 109
Coordinates46.82321, -94.87224
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2022)
Projected traffic190 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 109 over Crow Wing River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 109 over Crow Wing 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 109 over Crow Wing River carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 109 over Crow Wing River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 109 over Crow Wing River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.