US Bridges

CR 85 over Goose Creek

Good

Chisago County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 30 · Structure no. 92651

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
467
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 85 over Goose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 85 over Goose Creek in Chisago County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 467 vehicles a day, projected to reach 430 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 85
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 30
RouteCounty Highway 85
Coordinates45.58622, -92.97765
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic467 (2022)
Projected traffic430 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 85 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 85 over Goose 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 2022.

How much traffic does CR 85 over Goose Creek carry?

About 467 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 85 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns CR 85 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.