US Bridges

CR 125 over S Fk Zumbro R (dam)

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI SE of JCT Csah 25 · Structure no. 89182

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
499
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 125 over S Fk Zumbro R (dam) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 125 over S Fk Zumbro R (dam) in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 91 years old, older 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 499 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 125
CrossesS Fk Zumbro R (dam)
Location0.6 MI SE of JCT Csah 25
RouteCounty Highway 125
Coordinates43.99421, -92.52059
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (2021)
Projected traffic390 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 125 over S Fk Zumbro R (dam) built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is CR 125 over S Fk Zumbro R (dam) 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 125 over S Fk Zumbro R (dam) carry?

About 499 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 125 over S Fk Zumbro R (dam)?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns CR 125 over S Fk Zumbro R (dam)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.