US Bridges

CR 104 over Melgard Coulee (cd #21)

Good

Marshall County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI N;w of JCT TH 1 · Structure no. 91594

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 104 over Melgard Coulee (cd #21) is a concrete culvert carrying CR 104 over Melgard Coulee (cd #21) in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 104
CrossesMelgard Coulee (cd #21)
Location2.5 MI N;w of JCT TH 1
RouteCounty Highway 104
CountyMarshall County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.22412, -96.83455
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 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 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 104 over Melgard Coulee (cd #21) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 104 over Melgard Coulee (cd #21) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 104 over Melgard Coulee (cd #21) carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 104 over Melgard Coulee (cd #21)?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns CR 104 over Melgard Coulee (cd #21)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.