US Bridges

CR 129 over Bear Creek

Good

Roseau County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 97394

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 129 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 129 over Bear Creek in Roseau County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 129
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 129
Coordinates48.77343, -95.658
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
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 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 129 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 129 over Bear Creek 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 129 over Bear Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 129 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CR 129 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.