CR 59 over Cannon River
FairDakota County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI W of Randolph · Structure no. 19514
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 276
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 59 over Cannon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 59 over Cannon River in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 59 over Cannon River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 59 over Cannon River 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does CR 59 over Cannon River carry?
About 276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 59 over Cannon River?
The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns CR 59 over Cannon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.