CR 102 over Knife River
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI N of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 93091
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 104 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 232
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 102 over Knife River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 102 over Knife River in Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 232 vehicles a day, projected to reach 185 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 102 over Knife River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 102 over Knife River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 102 over Knife River carry?
About 232 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is CR 102 over Knife River?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CR 102 over Knife River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.