US Bridges

CR 111 over Sauk River

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 23 · Structure no. 73534

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 111 over Sauk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 111 over Sauk River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 730 vehicles a day, projected to reach 730 by 2039. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 111
CrossesSauk River
Location0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 23
RouteCounty Highway 111
Coordinates45.45328, -94.53209
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2017)
Projected traffic730 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 111 over Sauk River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 111 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 111 over Sauk River carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is CR 111 over Sauk River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns CR 111 over Sauk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.