US Bridges

CR 154 over Big Swamp Creek

Good

Wadena County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of E CO Line · Structure no. 93668

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 154 over Big Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 154 over Big Swamp Creek in Wadena County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 154
CrossesBig Swamp Creek
Location0.3 MI W of E CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 154
Coordinates46.73138, -94.79459
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
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 154 over Big Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 154 over Big Swamp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 154 over Big Swamp Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 154 over Big Swamp Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 154 over Big Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.