US Bridges

CR 134 over Sauk River

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.1 M N of JCT CSAH4 · Structure no. 73571

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
307 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 134 over Sauk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 134 over Sauk River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 13,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,600 by 2039. The structure is 307 ft (93.7 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 134
CrossesSauk River
Location0.1 M N of JCT CSAH4
RouteCounty Highway 134
Coordinates45.5704, -94.22458
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length307 ft (93.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2013)
Projected traffic13,600 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 134 over Sauk River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 134 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 134 over Sauk River carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 134 over Sauk River?

The structure is 307 ft (93.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns CR 134 over Sauk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.