US Bridges

CR 120 over N Br Root River

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of JCT TH 63 · Structure no. 55546

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
293 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2010 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 1999, so it is 26 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 3,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,178 by 2030. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 120
CrossesN Br Root River
Location0.6 MI E of JCT TH 63
RouteCounty Highway 120
Coordinates43.87004, -92.47787
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2010)
Projected traffic3,178 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1999, making it 26 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 3,100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 120 over N Br Root River?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns CR 120 over N Br Root River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.