US Bridges

CR 86 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Anoka County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI W of JCT TH 65 · Structure no. R0022

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,183
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 86 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 86 over Cedar Creek in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,183 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 86
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.0 MI W of JCT TH 65
RouteCounty Highway 86
Coordinates45.35613, -93.25745
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,183 (2022)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 86 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 86 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does CR 86 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,183 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 86 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CR 86 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.