US Bridges

CR 137 over Mill Creek

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI N of JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 96976

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 137 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 137 over Mill Creek in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2038. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 137
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.6 MI N of JCT TH 52
RouteCounty Highway 137
Coordinates43.90498, -92.22031
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 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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2018)
Projected traffic82 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 137 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 137 over Mill 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 137 over Mill Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 137 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 137 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.