US Bridges

CR 142 over Sand Creek

Fair

Le Sueur County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI W of JCT CR 137 · Structure no. 7312

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
409
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 142 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 142 over Sand 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 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 409 vehicles a day, projected to reach 335 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 142
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.0 MI W of JCT CR 137
RouteCounty Highway 142
Coordinates44.45714, -93.5452
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
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 traffic409 (2021)
Projected traffic335 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$311.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 142 over Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 142 over Sand 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 142 over Sand Creek carry?

About 409 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 142 over Sand Creek?

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

Who owns CR 142 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.