US Bridges

CR 124 over Stewart River

Fair

Lake County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT CR 132 · Structure no. 38508

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 124 over Stewart River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 124 over Stewart River in Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, projected to reach 370 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 124
CrossesStewart River
Location0.2 MI W of JCT CR 132
RouteCounty Highway 124
Coordinates47.09801, -91.71516
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2010)
Projected traffic370 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 124 over Stewart River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 124 over Stewart 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 124 over Stewart River carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 124 over Stewart River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 124 over Stewart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.