US Bridges

CR 193 over S Br Wild Rice River

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of JCT CR 136 · Structure no. 54535

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 193 over S Br Wild Rice River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 193 over S Br Wild Rice River in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 193
CrossesS Br Wild Rice River
Location0.8 MI W of JCT CR 136
RouteCounty Highway 193
Coordinates47.19489, -96.58006
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 193 over S Br Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 193 over S Br Wild Rice 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 193 over S Br Wild Rice River carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 193 over S Br Wild Rice River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 193 over S Br Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.