US Bridges

CR 156 over S Br Two Rivers

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 41 · Structure no. L9591

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 156 over S Br Two Rivers is a concrete culvert carrying CR 156 over S Br Two Rivers in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 156
CrossesS Br Two Rivers
Location0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 41
RouteCounty Highway 156
Coordinates45.61859, -94.56993
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2013)
Projected traffic195 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 156 over S Br Two Rivers built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 156 over S Br Two Rivers 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 2022.

How much traffic does CR 156 over S Br Two Rivers carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 156 over S Br Two Rivers?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns CR 156 over S Br Two Rivers?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.