US Bridges

CR 148 over Tamarac River

Good

Marshall County, Minnesota · 2.9 MI S of JCT CR 140 · Structure no. 45J23

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 148 over Tamarac River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 148 over Tamarac River in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 148
CrossesTamarac River
Location2.9 MI S of JCT CR 140
RouteCounty Highway 148
Coordinates48.48841, -97.12361
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7.1 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 traffic15 (2010)
Projected traffic15 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 148 over Tamarac River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 148 over Tamarac 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 148 over Tamarac River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 148 over Tamarac River?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 148 over Tamarac River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.