US Bridges

CR 142 over Dry Run

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of CO Line · Structure no. 55J23

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 142 over Dry Run is a concrete culvert carrying CR 142 over Dry Run in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 241 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 142
CrossesDry Run
Location0.7 MI W of CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 142
Coordinates43.96986, -92.09415
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2014)
Projected traffic241 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 142 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 142 over Dry Run 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 142 over Dry Run carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CR 142 over Dry Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 142 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.