US Bridges

CR 118 over Vandell Brook

Good

Mille Lacs County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 97009

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 118 over Vandell Brook is a concrete culvert carrying CR 118 over Vandell Brook in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 118
CrossesVandell Brook
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountyMille Lacs County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.72701, -93.58106
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length27 ft (8.3 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 traffic95 (2010)
Projected traffic95 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 118 over Vandell Brook built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 118 over Vandell Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 118 over Vandell Brook carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 118 over Vandell Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns CR 118 over Vandell Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.