US Bridges

CR 245 over W Br Rum River

Fair

Morrison County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI E of JCT Csah 33 · Structure no. 93170

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 245 over W Br Rum River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 245 over W Br Rum River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 245
CrossesW Br Rum River
Location1.5 MI E of JCT Csah 33
RouteCounty Highway 245
CountyMorrison County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.82956, -93.83635
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2022)
Projected traffic125 by 2042
Trucks4%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 245 over W Br Rum River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 245 over W Br Rum 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 245 over W Br Rum River carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 245 over W Br Rum River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 245 over W Br Rum River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.