US Bridges

CR 126 over Stream

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 55J19

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 126 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying CR 126 over Stream 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 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 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 328 by 2030. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 126
CrossesStream
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 126
Coordinates43.92231, -92.63611
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2010)
Projected traffic328 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 126 over Stream 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 2021.

How much traffic does CR 126 over Stream carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 126 over Stream?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CR 126 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.