US Bridges

CR 115 over Middle River

Good

Marshall County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 30 · Structure no. 45540

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 115 over Middle River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 115 over Middle River in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 115
CrossesMiddle River
Location0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 30
RouteCounty Highway 115
Coordinates48.39608, -96.47568
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2014)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
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 115 over Middle River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 115 over Middle 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 115 over Middle River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CR 115 over Middle River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 115 over Middle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.