US Bridges

CR 109 over Leaf River

Good

Wadena County, Minnesota · 202 MI SE of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 80533

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 109 over Leaf River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 109 over Leaf River in Wadena County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 116 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 109
CrossesLeaf River
Location202 MI SE of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 109
Coordinates46.48953, -95.05136
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2021)
Projected traffic105 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 109 over Leaf River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 109 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 109 over Leaf River carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 109 over Leaf River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 109 over Leaf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.