US Bridges

CR 124 over Stewart River

Fair

Lake County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI N of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 91803

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 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 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 308 vehicles a day, projected to reach 370 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 124
CrossesStewart River
Location1.5 MI N of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 124
Coordinates47.09248, -91.71008
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
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 length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 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 1980, making it 45 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 308 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 124 over Stewart River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).

Who owns CR 124 over Stewart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.