US Bridges

CR 119 over Silver Creek

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI N of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 93094

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 119 over Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 119 over Silver Creek in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 119
CrossesSilver Creek
Location1.5 MI N of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 119
Coordinates44.04152, -92.33889
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 adequacy8: Equal 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 length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2014)
Projected traffic92 by 2034
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 119 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 119 over Silver Creek 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 119 over Silver Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CR 119 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns CR 119 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.