CR 168 over Little Cobb River
FairBlue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI NE of JCT CR 171 · Structure no. 07586
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 87
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 168 over Little Cobb River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 168 over Little Cobb River in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 87 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 168 over Little Cobb River built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 168 over Little Cobb 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 168 over Little Cobb River carry?
About 87 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is CR 168 over Little Cobb River?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns CR 168 over Little Cobb River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.