US Bridges

CR 115 over Roseau River

FairPosted for load

Roseau County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 92166

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 115 over Roseau River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 115 over Roseau River in Roseau County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 115
CrossesRoseau River
Location0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountyRoseau County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.91032, -95.96493
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2008)
Projected traffic15 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 115 over Roseau River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 115 over Roseau River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 115 over Roseau River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is CR 115 over Roseau River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 115 over Roseau River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.