US Bridges

CR 69 over ST Francis River

Good

Benton County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT CR 67 · Structure no. 97927

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 69 over ST Francis River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 69 over ST Francis River in Benton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 69
CrossesST Francis River
Location0.2 MI W of JCT CR 67
RouteCounty Highway 69
Coordinates45.77866, -93.84906
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating82.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2015)
Projected traffic35 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 69 over ST Francis River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 69 over ST Francis 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 69 over ST Francis River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 69 over ST Francis River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 69 over ST Francis River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.