US Bridges

CR 145 over Clearwater River

GoodPosted for load

Stearns County, Minnesota · At the E CO Line · Structure no. 91255

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 145 over Clearwater River is a steel culvert carrying CR 145 over Clearwater River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 145
CrossesClearwater River
LocationAt the E CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 145
Coordinates45.41133, -94.06204
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2017)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 145 over Clearwater River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 145 over Clearwater 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 145 over Clearwater River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 145 over Clearwater River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns CR 145 over Clearwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.