CR 51 over Stream
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of JCT Csah 21 · Structure no. 90901
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 51 over Stream is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 51 over Stream in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 51 over Stream built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 51 over Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does CR 51 over Stream carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is CR 51 over Stream?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 51 over Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.