US Bridges

CR 101 over Inlet to Lake Shaokatan

PoorPosted for load

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 41507

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 101 over Inlet to Lake Shaokatan is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 101 over Inlet to Lake Shaokatan in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 101
CrossesInlet to Lake Shaokatan
Location0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 15
RouteCounty Highway 101
Coordinates44.39807, -96.38441
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$425 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 101 over Inlet to Lake Shaokatan built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 101 over Inlet to Lake Shaokatan in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 101 over Inlet to Lake Shaokatan carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 101 over Inlet to Lake Shaokatan?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 101 over Inlet to Lake Shaokatan?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.