US Bridges

CR 62 over Stony Brook

Fair

Benton County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT CR 50 · Structure no. 91841

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 62 over Stony Brook is a concrete culvert carrying CR 62 over Stony Brook in Benton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 295 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 62
CrossesStony Brook
Location0.2 MI N of JCT CR 50
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyBenton County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.62179, -93.94501
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 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 traffic295 (2019)
Projected traffic200 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 62 over Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 62 over Stony Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 62 over Stony Brook carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 62 over Stony Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CR 62 over Stony Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.