US Bridges

CR 69 over Flute Reed River

Good

Cook County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 16527

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 69 over Flute Reed River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 69 over Flute Reed River in Cook County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 122 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 69
CrossesFlute Reed River
Location0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 69
Coordinates47.84656, -89.97213
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2022)
Projected traffic159 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 69 over Flute Reed River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 69 over Flute Reed River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 69 over Flute Reed River carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 69 over Flute Reed River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 69 over Flute Reed River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.