US Bridges

CR 186 over Sauk River

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 73539

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,950
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 186 over Sauk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 186 over Sauk River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,950 by 2039. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 186
CrossesSauk River
Location0.7 MI E of JCT TH 71
RouteCounty Highway 186
CountyStearns County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.72288, -94.93845
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2009)
Projected traffic2,950 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 186 over Sauk River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 186 over Sauk 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 186 over Sauk River carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR 186 over Sauk River?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns CR 186 over Sauk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.