US Bridges

CR 111 over US 52

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI NW of JCT TH 90 · Structure no. 55017

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
338 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 111 over US 52 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 111 over US 52 in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 770 by 2038. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 111
CrossesUS 52
Location1.2 MI NW of JCT TH 90
RouteCounty Highway 111
CountyOlmsted County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.95843, -92.37875
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2018)
Projected traffic770 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 111 over US 52 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 111 over US 52 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 111 over US 52 carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 111 over US 52?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CR 111 over US 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.