US Bridges

CR 93 over Rush Creek

Good

Chisago County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT CR 56 · Structure no. 13530

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
519
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 93 over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 93 over Rush Creek in Chisago County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 519 vehicles a day, projected to reach 878 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 93
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.6 MI W of JCT CR 56
RouteCounty Highway 93
Coordinates45.67281, -92.91144
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2022)
Projected traffic878 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 93 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 93 over Rush 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 93 over Rush Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 93 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 93 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.