US Bridges

CR 126 over S Fk Roseau River

Good

Roseau County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT TH 89 · Structure no. 68542

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 126 over S Fk Roseau River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 126 over S Fk Roseau River in Roseau County, Minnesota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2036. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 126
CrossesS Fk Roseau River
Location0.5 MI E of JCT TH 89
RouteCounty Highway 126
Coordinates48.74694, -95.75702
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2016)
Projected traffic49 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 126 over S Fk Roseau River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 126 over S Fk Roseau 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 126 over S Fk Roseau River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 126 over S Fk Roseau River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 126 over S Fk Roseau River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.