US Bridges

CR 257 over US 10

Fair

Morrison County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI S of JCT TH 371 · Structure no. 49019

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 257 over US 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 257 over US 10 in Morrison 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 390 by 2039. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesCR 257
CrossesUS 10
Location2.2 MI S of JCT TH 371
RouteCounty Highway 257
Coordinates45.96341, -94.35561
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2017)
Projected traffic390 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 257 over US 10 built?

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

What condition is CR 257 over US 10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 257 over US 10 carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is CR 257 over US 10?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CR 257 over US 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.