US Bridges

M 1 over N Fk Crow River

Good

Meeker County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 27 · Structure no. 47512

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1987 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 1 over N Fk Crow River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying M 1 over N Fk Crow River in Meeker 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2029. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 1
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 27
RouteCity Street 1
Coordinates45.19625, -94.31318
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1987)
Projected traffic200 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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 M 1 over N Fk Crow River built?

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

What condition is M 1 over N Fk Crow 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does M 1 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is M 1 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns M 1 over N Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.