US Bridges

CR 151 over Pine River

Fair

Pine County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 39 · Structure no. 58530

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 151 over Pine River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 151 over Pine River in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 151
CrossesPine River
Location0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 39
RouteCounty Highway 151
Coordinates46.27289, -92.90783
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2021)
Projected traffic130 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 151 over Pine River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 151 over Pine River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 151 over Pine River carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 151 over Pine River?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 151 over Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.