US Bridges

CR 131 over Mid Fk Zumbro River

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI S of JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 55533

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 131 over Mid Fk Zumbro River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 131 over Mid Fk Zumbro River in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2026. The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 131
CrossesMid Fk Zumbro River
Location1.3 MI S of JCT TH 52
RouteCounty Highway 131
Coordinates44.17209, -92.58682
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2006)
Projected traffic123 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 131 over Mid Fk Zumbro River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 131 over Mid Fk Zumbro River 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 131 over Mid Fk Zumbro River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is CR 131 over Mid Fk Zumbro River?

The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 131 over Mid Fk Zumbro River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.