US Bridges

CR 118 over Stream

Good

Le Sueur County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI SW of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 40524

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 118 over Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 118 over Stream in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 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 328 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 118
CrossesStream
Location2.0 MI SW of JCT TH 169
RouteCounty Highway 118
Coordinates44.52564, -93.88209
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2021)
Projected traffic328 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 2009, making it 16 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 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 118 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.