US Bridges

CR 145 over Marsh River

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT CR 114 · Structure no. 54502

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 145 over Marsh River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 145 over Marsh River in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 145
CrossesMarsh River
Location0.9 MI E of JCT CR 114
RouteCounty Highway 145
Coordinates47.37548, -96.71946
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2041
Trucks—
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 145 over Marsh River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 145 over Marsh 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 145 over Marsh River carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 145 over Marsh River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 145 over Marsh River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.