US Bridges

CR 107 over E Fk Des Moines River

Poor

Martin County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI S of JCT Cr. 122 · Structure no. 46530

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 107 over E Fk Des Moines River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 107 over E Fk Des Moines River in Martin 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 107
CrossesE Fk Des Moines River
Location1.1 MI S of JCT Cr. 122
RouteCounty Highway 107
Coordinates43.60056, -94.79421
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2042
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 107 over E Fk Des Moines River built?

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

What condition is CR 107 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 107 over E Fk Des Moines River carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 107 over E Fk Des Moines River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 107 over E Fk Des Moines River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.