US Bridges

CR 49 over ST Francis River

Fair

Benton County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 05522

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 49 over ST Francis River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 49 over ST Francis River in Benton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2039. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 49
CrossesST Francis River
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 49
Coordinates45.60377, -93.85114
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2011)
Projected traffic70 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 49 over ST Francis River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 49 over ST Francis River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 49 over ST Francis River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 49 over ST Francis River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 49 over ST Francis River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.