US Bridges

CR 155 over Forest Prairie Creek

Fair

Le Sueur County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI SE Ofjct Csah 28 · Structure no. 40J06

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 155 over Forest Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 155 over Forest Prairie Creek in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 155
CrossesForest Prairie Creek
Location0.3 MI SE Ofjct Csah 28
RouteCounty Highway 155
CountyLe Sueur County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.49485, -93.83104
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic40 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$323.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 155 over Forest Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 155 over Forest Prairie Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does CR 155 over Forest Prairie Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 155 over Forest Prairie Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 155 over Forest Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.