US Bridges

CR 103 over S Fk Watonwan River

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 83515

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 103 over S Fk Watonwan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 103 over S Fk Watonwan River in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 103
CrossesS Fk Watonwan River
Location0.2 MI S of JCT TH 60
RouteCounty Highway 103
Coordinates43.97532, -94.52927
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2008)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 103 over S Fk Watonwan River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 103 over S Fk Watonwan 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 103 over S Fk Watonwan River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is CR 103 over S Fk Watonwan River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 103 over S Fk Watonwan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.