US Bridges

CR 101 over Wild Rice River

Good

Mahnomen County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 1;1 · Structure no. 44508

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 101 over Wild Rice River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 101 over Wild Rice River in Mahnomen County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 101
CrossesWild Rice River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 1;1
RouteCounty Highway 101
Coordinates47.42881, -95.59322
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2008)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 101 over Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 101 over Wild Rice River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 101 over Wild Rice River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is CR 101 over Wild Rice River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 101 over Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.