US Bridges

CR 131 over Pokegama Creek

Good

Pine County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 91922

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 131 over Pokegama Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 131 over Pokegama Creek in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 131
CrossesPokegama Creek
Location0.8 MI E of JCT TH 23
RouteCounty Highway 131
Coordinates45.94846, -93.0619
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2021)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 131 over Pokegama Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 131 over Pokegama 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 131 over Pokegama Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 131 over Pokegama Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 131 over Pokegama Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.