Renville County Bridge Report Card
Renville County scores 76 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Renville County, Minnesota
Renville County has 139 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 7 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.5% is above the 4.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 637 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Renville County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 76/100 (C). The county has 139 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 7 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 637 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 6.5% | 12.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.0% of measured traffic | 0.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 5.0% | 10.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 33 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 65,441 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 6.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 5.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 33 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 637 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Renville County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Csah 2 over Beaver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 225 | 1965 |
| Csah 11 over Hawk Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1959 |
| Csah 19 over Birch Coulee Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 160 | 1960 |
| T 101 over Timms Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 31 | 1960 |
| CR 81 over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1958 |
| Csah 15 over Middle Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1958 |
| T 271 over Little Rock Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7 | 1961 |
| T 295 over Fort Ridgely Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3 | 1962 |
| T 516 over Beaver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1 | 1890 |
| Csah 4 over E Fk Beaver Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 350 | 1993 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.