US Bridges

CR 128 over Clearwater River

Good

Wright County, Minnesota · At N County Line · Structure no. 86514

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
808
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 128 over Clearwater River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 128 over Clearwater River in Wright County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 808 vehicles a day, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 128
CrossesClearwater River
LocationAt N County Line
RouteCounty Highway 128
Coordinates45.32821, -94.11654
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic808 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 128 over Clearwater River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 128 over Clearwater 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 128 over Clearwater River carry?

About 808 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 128 over Clearwater River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns CR 128 over Clearwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.