US Bridges

CR 104 over Wing River

Good

Wadena County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT CR 109 · Structure no. 80524

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
287
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 104 over Wing River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 104 over Wing River in Wadena County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 287 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 104
CrossesWing River
Location0.2 MI E of JCT CR 109
RouteCounty Highway 104
Coordinates46.39766, -95.04819
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2021)
Projected traffic250 by 2041
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 104 over Wing River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 104 over Wing 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 104 over Wing River carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 104 over Wing River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 104 over Wing River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.