US Bridges

CR 112 over Dry Run

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT CR 121 · Structure no. 92684

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 112 over Dry Run is a concrete culvert carrying CR 112 over Dry Run in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,384 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 112
CrossesDry Run
Location0.7 MI N of JCT CR 121
RouteCounty Highway 112
Coordinates44.14021, -92.48853
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,384 by 2038
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 112 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 112 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 112 over Dry Run carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 112 over Dry Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns CR 112 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.