US Bridges

CR 120 over N Br Root River

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI N of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 55539

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 120 over N Br Root River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 120 over N Br Root River in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2038. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 120
CrossesN Br Root River
Location1.5 MI N of JCT TH 30
RouteCounty Highway 120
Coordinates43.87682, -92.46851
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic67 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 120 over N Br Root River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 120 over N Br Root 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 120 over N Br Root River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 120 over N Br Root River?

The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 120 over N Br Root River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.