US Bridges

CR 147 over Spring Creek (sd #68)

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 54J35

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 147 over Spring Creek (sd #68) is a concrete culvert carrying CR 147 over Spring Creek (sd #68) in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 147
CrossesSpring Creek (sd #68)
Location0.5 MI N of JCT Csah 19
RouteCounty Highway 147
CountyNorman County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.3683, -96.66596
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2012)
Projected traffic15 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 147 over Spring Creek (sd #68) built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 147 over Spring Creek (sd #68) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 147 over Spring Creek (sd #68) carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 147 over Spring Creek (sd #68)?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 147 over Spring Creek (sd #68)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.