US Bridges

CR 109 over Floodwy to Spring Br Crk

Fair

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI S of JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 90372

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 109 over Floodwy to Spring Br Crk is a concrete culvert carrying CR 109 over Floodwy to Spring Br Crk in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 109
CrossesFloodwy to Spring Br Crk
Location2.0 MI S of JCT TH 60
RouteCounty Highway 109
CountyWatonwan County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.95169, -94.46954
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2008)
Projected traffic45 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$61 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 109 over Floodwy to Spring Br Crk built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 109 over Floodwy to Spring Br Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 109 over Floodwy to Spring Br Crk carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is CR 109 over Floodwy to Spring Br Crk?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns CR 109 over Floodwy to Spring Br Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.