US Bridges

CR 68 over W Br Rum River

Good

Benton County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT CR 54 · Structure no. 05J06

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 68 over W Br Rum River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 68 over W Br Rum River in Benton County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 68
CrossesW Br Rum River
Location0.4 MI S of JCT CR 54
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyBenton County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.77354, -93.76195
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic80 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 68 over W Br Rum River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 68 over W Br Rum River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 68 over W Br Rum River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 68 over W Br Rum River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 68 over W Br Rum River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.