US Bridges

CR 78 over Stream

Good

Benton County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 05J18

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 78 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying CR 78 over Stream in Benton County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 365 vehicles a day, projected to reach 365 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 78
CrossesStream
Location0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 78
Coordinates45.78315, -94.13309
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2011)
Projected traffic365 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 78 over Stream built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 78 over Stream 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 2022.

How much traffic does CR 78 over Stream carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 78 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 78 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.