US Bridges

CR 126 over S Fk Zumbro River

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI SW JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 55577

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 126 over S Fk Zumbro River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 126 over S Fk Zumbro River in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2030. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 126
CrossesS Fk Zumbro River
Location1.5 MI SW JCT Csah 15
RouteCounty Highway 126
Coordinates43.92727, -92.59814
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2010)
Projected traffic118 by 2030
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 126 over S Fk Zumbro River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 126 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 126 over S Fk Zumbro River carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 126 over S Fk Zumbro River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 126 over S Fk Zumbro River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.