US Bridges

CR 81 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Renville County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI W of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 94023

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 81 over Stream is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 81 over Stream in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 81
CrossesStream
Location1.1 MI W of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 81
Coordinates44.7043, -95.36167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic30 by 2039
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$255 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 81 over Stream built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 81 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 81 over Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 81 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 81 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.