US Bridges

CR 118 over Leaf River

Good

Wadena County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT CR 121 · Structure no. 80523

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 118 over Leaf River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 118 over Leaf River in Wadena 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 118
CrossesLeaf River
Location0.5 MI N of JCT CR 121
RouteCounty Highway 118
Coordinates46.47723, -94.93682
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic65 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 118 over Leaf River built?

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

What condition is CR 118 over Leaf 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 118 over Leaf River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 118 over Leaf River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 118 over Leaf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.