US Bridges

Mn 65 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Anoka County, Minnesota · 12.5 MI N of JCT TH 242 · Structure no. 6752

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,629
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 65 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 65 over Cedar Creek in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,629 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 65
CrossesCedar Creek
Location12.5 MI N of JCT TH 242
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates45.37857, -93.23614
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,629 (2021)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 65 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 65 over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 65 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 20,629 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mn 65 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Mn 65 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.