US Bridges

CR 128 over S Br Wild Rice River

Fair

Norman County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI N of JCT Csah 39 · Structure no. 54514

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 128 over S Br Wild Rice River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 128 over S Br Wild Rice River in Norman 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 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 128
CrossesS Br Wild Rice River
Location1.3 MI N of JCT Csah 39
RouteCounty Highway 128
Coordinates47.19923, -96.60664
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 128 over S Br Wild Rice River built?

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

What condition is CR 128 over S Br Wild Rice 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 128 over S Br Wild Rice River carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 128 over S Br Wild Rice River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 128 over S Br Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.