US Bridges

CR 53 over Chub Creek

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 47 · Structure no. 19507

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 53 over Chub Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 53 over Chub Creek in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 53
CrossesChub Creek
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 47
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates44.51226, -93.10001
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2042
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 53 over Chub Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 53 over Chub 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 53 over Chub Creek carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 53 over Chub Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 53 over Chub Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.