CR 56 over Rice River
GoodAitkin County, Minnesota · 4.0 MI W of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 01521
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 56 over Rice River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 56 over Rice River in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 56 over Rice River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 56 over Rice 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 56 over Rice River carry?
About 19 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is CR 56 over Rice River?
The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CR 56 over Rice River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.