US Bridges

CR 119 over E Br Rat Root River

FairPosted for load

Koochiching County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI NE of JCT TH 53 · Structure no. 93280

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 119 over E Br Rat Root River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 119 over E Br Rat Root River in Koochiching County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCR 119
CrossesE Br Rat Root River
Location1.5 MI NE of JCT TH 53
RouteCounty Highway 119
Coordinates48.48879, -93.26369
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 119 over E Br Rat Root River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 119 over E Br Rat Root River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 119 over E Br Rat Root River carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 119 over E Br Rat Root River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 119 over E Br Rat Root River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.