CR 143 over Bear Creek
GoodOlmsted County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 36 · Structure no. 55542
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 143 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 143 over Bear Creek in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 1,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,743 by 2038. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 143 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 143 over Bear 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 143 over Bear Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is CR 143 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns CR 143 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.