US Bridges

CR 118 over Hay Creek

Good

Wadena County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT CR 164 · Structure no. 80J17

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 118 over Hay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 118 over Hay Creek in Wadena County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 118
CrossesHay Creek
Location0.3 MI S of JCT CR 164
RouteCounty Highway 118
Coordinates46.53987, -94.96796
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2016)
Projected traffic30 by 2039
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 118 over Hay Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 118 over Hay Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does CR 118 over Hay Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 118 over Hay Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CR 118 over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.