US Bridges

CR 74 over Moran Brook

Good

Todd County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI W of JCT Csah 21 · Structure no. 77J18

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 74 over Moran Brook is a concrete culvert carrying CR 74 over Moran Brook in Todd County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 74
CrossesMoran Brook
Location1.4 MI W of JCT Csah 21
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountyTodd County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.25276, -94.84238
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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2018)
Projected traffic235 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 74 over Moran Brook built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 74 over Moran Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 74 over Moran Brook carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 74 over Moran Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns CR 74 over Moran Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.