US Bridges

CR 137 over Big Cannon River

Good

Rice County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 37 · Structure no. 66J20

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 137 over Big Cannon River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 137 over Big Cannon River in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 137
CrossesBig Cannon River
Location1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 37
RouteCounty Highway 137
Coordinates44.34198, -93.52489
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2016)
Projected traffic80 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 137 over Big Cannon River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 137 over Big Cannon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 137 over Big Cannon River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 137 over Big Cannon River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns CR 137 over Big Cannon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.