US Bridges

CR 99 over Watonwan River

Good

Cottonwood County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 91430

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 99 over Watonwan River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 99 over Watonwan River in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 48 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 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 99
CrossesWatonwan River
Location0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 99
Coordinates43.97756, -94.98077
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2024)
Projected traffic29 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 99 over Watonwan River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is CR 99 over Watonwan 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 99 over Watonwan River carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR 99 over Watonwan River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CR 99 over Watonwan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.