US Bridges

CR 160 over Mashaug Creek

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT CR 169 · Structure no. 54551

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 160 over Mashaug Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 160 over Mashaug Creek in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 160
CrossesMashaug Creek
Location1.2 MI N of JCT CR 169
RouteCounty Highway 160
Coordinates47.29908, -96.25875
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2021)
Projected traffic65 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 160 over Mashaug Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 160 over Mashaug Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 160 over Mashaug Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 160 over Mashaug Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 160 over Mashaug Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.