CR 56 over Rock Creek
GoodChisago County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI E of JCT CR55 · Structure no. 13525
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 304
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 56 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 56 over Rock Creek in Chisago County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 304 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 56 over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 56 over Rock Creek 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 56 over Rock Creek carry?
About 304 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is CR 56 over Rock Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns CR 56 over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.