US Bridges

M 25 over Cd # 56

Good

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 76 · Structure no. 07J14

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 25 over Cd # 56 is a concrete culvert carrying M 25 over Cd # 56 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 518 vehicles a day, projected to reach 829 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 25
CrossesCd # 56
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 76
RouteCity Street 25
Coordinates44.10689, -94.21297
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2009)
Projected traffic829 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 25 over Cd # 56 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 25 over Cd # 56 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 M 25 over Cd # 56 carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is M 25 over Cd # 56?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns M 25 over Cd # 56?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.