US Bridges

CR 113 over Marsh River

PoorPosted for load

Norman County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 89745

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
196 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 113 over Marsh River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 113 over Marsh River in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2041. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 113
CrossesMarsh River
Location0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 113
Coordinates47.44467, -96.81521
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$616 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 113 over Marsh River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 113 over Marsh River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 113 over Marsh River carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 113 over Marsh River?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 113 over Marsh River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.