CR 139 over Sauk River
FairStearns County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 73526
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 510
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 139 over Sauk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 139 over Sauk River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.
It carries about 510 vehicles a day, projected to reach 455 by 2039. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 139 over Sauk River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 139 over Sauk 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does CR 139 over Sauk River carry?
About 510 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is CR 139 over Sauk River?
The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns CR 139 over Sauk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.