CR 137 over Sand Creek
PoorPosted for loadLe Sueur County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT CR 142 · Structure no. 40504
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 162
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 137 over Sand Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 137 over Sand Creek in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 162 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 137 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 137 over Sand Creek 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 137 over Sand Creek carry?
About 162 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is CR 137 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CR 137 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.