US Bridges

CR 118 over Stream

Good

Le Sueur County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI SE of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 40517

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 118 over Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 118 over Stream in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 118
CrossesStream
Location0.8 MI SE of JCT TH 19
RouteCounty Highway 118
Coordinates44.5238, -93.87617
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1,000 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 118 over Stream built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 118 over Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 118 over Stream carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 118 over Stream?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 118 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.