US Bridges

CR 105 over Trib to Butterfield Crk

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI W of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 93518

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 105 over Trib to Butterfield Crk is a concrete culvert carrying CR 105 over Trib to Butterfield Crk 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 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 105
CrossesTrib to Butterfield Crk
Location1.5 MI W of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 105
Coordinates43.96358, -94.82855
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 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 traffic65 (2012)
Projected traffic65 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 105 over Trib to Butterfield Crk built?

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

What condition is CR 105 over Trib to Butterfield Crk 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 2022.

How much traffic does CR 105 over Trib to Butterfield Crk carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 105 over Trib to Butterfield Crk?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns CR 105 over Trib to Butterfield Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.