US Bridges

CR 68 over Stony Creek

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 14559

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 68 over Stony Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 68 over Stony Creek in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2037. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 68
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyClay County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.76937, -96.61056
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2017)
Projected traffic49 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 68 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 68 over Stony 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 68 over Stony Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is CR 68 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 68 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.