US Bridges

CR 18 over Wetlands

Good

Anoka County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 116 · Structure no. 02551

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,541
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 18 over Wetlands is a concrete slab carrying CR 18 over Wetlands in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7,541 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,015 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 18
CrossesWetlands
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 116
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates45.22219, -93.3282
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,541 (2022)
Projected traffic8,015 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 18 over Wetlands built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 18 over Wetlands 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 18 over Wetlands carry?

About 7,541 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 18 over Wetlands?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns CR 18 over Wetlands?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.