US Bridges

CR 87 over Three Mile Creek

Fair

Lyon County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI S of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. L1738

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 87 over Three Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 87 over Three Mile Creek in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 87
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location1.4 MI S of JCT TH 19
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyLyon County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.42405, -95.95811
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 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 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 traffic145 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$166 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 87 over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 87 over Three Mile 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 87 over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 87 over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 87 over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.