CR 126 over Popple River
GoodItasca County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 29 · Structure no. 31545
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 126 over Popple River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 126 over Popple River in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 126 over Popple River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 126 over Popple 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does CR 126 over Popple River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is CR 126 over Popple River?
The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns CR 126 over Popple River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.