US Bridges

CR 77 over Sunrise River

Good

Anoka County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 36 · Structure no. 02582

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
631
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 77 over Sunrise River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 77 over Sunrise River in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 631 vehicles a day, projected to reach 780 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 77
CrossesSunrise River
Location0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 36
RouteCounty Highway 77
Coordinates45.39093, -93.01889
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic631 (2022)
Projected traffic780 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 77 over Sunrise River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 77 over Sunrise 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 77 over Sunrise River carry?

About 631 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 77 over Sunrise River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 77 over Sunrise River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.