CR 40 over Little Rock Creek
PoorPosted for loadBenton County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT CR 56 · Structure no. 05520
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 40 over Little Rock Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 40 over Little Rock Creek in Benton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 40 over Little Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 40 over Little Rock Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 40 over Little Rock Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is CR 40 over Little Rock Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR 40 over Little Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.