US Bridges

CR 104 over S Fk Zumbro River

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 25 · Structure no. 55555

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,180
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 104 over S Fk Zumbro River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 104 over S Fk Zumbro River in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,076 by 2041. The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 104
CrossesS Fk Zumbro River
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 25
RouteCounty Highway 104
Coordinates43.97922, -92.55814
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length217 ft (66 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2021)
Projected traffic1,076 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 104 over S Fk Zumbro River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 104 over S 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 104 over S Fk Zumbro River carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 104 over S Fk Zumbro River?

The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 104 over S Fk Zumbro River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.