US Bridges

CR 112 over Le Sueur Creek

Fair

Le Sueur County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 24 · Structure no. 7303

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
131
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 112 over Le Sueur Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 112 over Le Sueur Creek in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 5 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 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 112
CrossesLe Sueur Creek
Location0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 24
RouteCounty Highway 112
Coordinates44.40156, -93.78875
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2021)
Projected traffic105 by 2041
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$447 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 112 over Le Sueur Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 112 over Le Sueur 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 112 over Le Sueur Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 112 over Le Sueur Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 112 over Le Sueur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.