US Bridges

CR 140 over Grindstone River

Good

Pine County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT TH 48 · Structure no. 58522

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
568
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 140 over Grindstone River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 140 over Grindstone River in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 568 vehicles a day, projected to reach 590 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 140
CrossesGrindstone River
Location0.3 MI N of JCT TH 48
RouteCounty Highway 140
Coordinates46.0136, -92.88971
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic568 (2021)
Projected traffic590 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 140 over Grindstone River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 140 over Grindstone River 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 140 over Grindstone River carry?

About 568 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 140 over Grindstone River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 140 over Grindstone River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.