US Bridges

CR 150 over Salem Creek

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 25 · Structure no. 55526

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150 over Salem Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 150 over Salem Creek in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2030. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 150
CrossesSalem Creek
Location0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 25
RouteCounty Highway 150
Coordinates43.98171, -92.6331
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2010)
Projected traffic159 by 2030
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 150 over Salem Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 150 over Salem 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 150 over Salem Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 150 over Salem Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 150 over Salem Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.