US Bridges

CR 109 over Perch Creek

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of S CO Line · Structure no. 93469

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 109 over Perch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 109 over Perch Creek in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 8 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 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 109
CrossesPerch Creek
Location0.3 MI N of S CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 109
Coordinates43.85283, -94.48917
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2008)
Projected traffic30 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 109 over Perch Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 109 over Perch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 109 over Perch Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is CR 109 over Perch Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns CR 109 over Perch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.