US Bridges

CR 69 over Stony Creek

Fair

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 52 · Structure no. 90888

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 69 over Stony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 69 over Stony Creek in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 69
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 52
RouteCounty Highway 69
Coordinates46.72531, -96.56857
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2017)
Projected traffic55 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 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 69 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 69 over Stony Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 69 over Stony Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 69 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 69 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.