US Bridges

CR 125 over E Fk Des Moines River

PoorPosted for load

Martin County, Minnesota · 2.8 MI S of JCT Csah 22 · Structure no. 46513

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 125 over E Fk Des Moines River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 125 over E Fk Des Moines River in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2038. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 125
CrossesE Fk Des Moines River
Location2.8 MI S of JCT Csah 22
RouteCounty Highway 125
Coordinates43.56883, -94.63473
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating10.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2038
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 125 over E Fk Des Moines River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 125 over E Fk Des Moines River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 125 over E Fk Des Moines River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 125 over E Fk Des Moines River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 125 over E Fk Des Moines River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.