US Bridges

CR 183 over Ashley Creek

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Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT CR 184 · Structure no. 73J10

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 183 over Ashley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 183 over Ashley Creek in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 305 vehicles a day, projected to reach 305 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 183
CrossesAshley Creek
Location0.9 MI N of JCT CR 184
RouteCounty Highway 183
CountyStearns County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.75783, -95.05711
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2009)
Projected traffic305 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 183 over Ashley Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 183 over Ashley 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 183 over Ashley Creek carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR 183 over Ashley Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 183 over Ashley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.