US Bridges

Sfr 135 over Valley River

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of CR 541 · Structure no. 31J19

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1989 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Sfr 135 over Valley River is a concrete culvert carrying Sfr 135 over Valley River in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesSfr 135
CrossesValley River
Location0.1 MI W of CR 541
RouteState Lands Road 135
Coordinates47.87821, -93.24222
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1989)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Sfr 135 over Valley River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sfr 135 over Valley 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 2022.

How much traffic does Sfr 135 over Valley River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Sfr 135 over Valley River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Sfr 135 over Valley River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.