US Bridges

CR 124 over Stewart River

Good

Lake County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 91532

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
308
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 124 over Stewart River is a steel culvert carrying CR 124 over Stewart River in Lake 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 308 vehicles a day, projected to reach 370 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 124
CrossesStewart River
Location0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 124
Coordinates47.08316, -91.71009
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2022)
Projected traffic370 by 2042
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 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 124 over Stewart 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 124 over Stewart River carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 124 over Stewart River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CR 124 over Stewart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.