US Bridges

CR 74 over Cedar Creek

Good

Anoka County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT TH 65 · Structure no. 96846

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,820
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 74 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 74 over Cedar 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 3,820 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 74
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.5 MI W of JCT TH 65
RouteCounty Highway 74
Coordinates45.37064, -93.24799
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,820 (2022)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 74 over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 74 over Cedar 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 2021.

How much traffic does CR 74 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 3,820 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 74 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 74 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.