US Bridges

CR 118 over Poplar River

Good

Red Lake County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH 92 · Structure no. 63J06

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 118 over Poplar River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 118 over Poplar River in Red Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 118
CrossesPoplar River
Location0.1 MI E of JCT TH 92
RouteCounty Highway 118
Coordinates47.82754, -96.07494
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic70 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 118 over Poplar River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 118 over Poplar 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 118 over Poplar River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 118 over Poplar River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 118 over Poplar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.