US Bridges

CR 252 over Skunk River

FairPosted for load

Morrison County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT CR 251 · Structure no. 49519

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
766
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 252 over Skunk River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 252 over Skunk River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 766 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 252
CrossesSkunk River
Location0.5 MI N of JCT CR 251
RouteCounty Highway 252
CountyMorrison County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.97623, -94.09252
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic766 (2022)
Projected traffic660 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1,000 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 252 over Skunk River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 252 over Skunk River 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 252 over Skunk River carry?

About 766 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 252 over Skunk River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 252 over Skunk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.