US Bridges

CR 118 over Schoolcraft River

Good

Hubbard County, Minnesota · 4.0 MI SE of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 29524

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
179
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 118 over Schoolcraft River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 118 over Schoolcraft River in Hubbard County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 179 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 118
CrossesSchoolcraft River
Location4.0 MI SE of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 118
Coordinates47.32444, -94.9397
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 118 over Schoolcraft River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 118 over Schoolcraft 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 118 over Schoolcraft River carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 118 over Schoolcraft River?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 118 over Schoolcraft River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.