US Bridges

CR 90 over Bear Creek

Fair

McLeod County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT TH 7 · Structure no. 93148

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 90 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 90 over Bear Creek in McLeod County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 90
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.6 MI S of JCT TH 7
RouteCounty Highway 90
Coordinates44.88376, -94.23269
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2021)
Projected traffic115 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 90 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 90 over Bear 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 90 over Bear Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 90 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns CR 90 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.