FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 99

Carrying CR 99 over CO DITCH # 11

0.4 MI E OF JCT CR 87, Traverse, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 99

The CR 99 bridge in Traverse, Minnesota carries CR 99 over CO DITCH # 11. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.6 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CR 99 compares

▼ 3.3
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Bottom 24%
Lower load rating than 76% of Minnesota bridges
115
Bridges in Traverse · 2 in Poor condition
CR 99 32.4 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1974
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.6 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5 vehicles/day
Structure Number
93034

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 99 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CR 99 against other structures in Traverse and across Minnesota. Minnesota bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CR 99?

CR 99 in Traverse, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 99 inspected?

CR 99's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 99 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR 99?

CR 99 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 99?

CR 99 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 99 and does age affect safety?

CR 99 was built in 1974, making it 52 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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