US Bridges

CR 18 over Coon Creek

Good

Anoka County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 96832

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,229
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 18 over Coon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 18 over Coon Creek in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 11,229 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,900 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 18
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates45.2335, -93.31715
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,229 (2022)
Projected traffic11,900 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 18 over Coon Creek 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 Coon Creek carry?

About 11,229 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 18 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns CR 18 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.