US Bridges

Csah 66 over Vermillion River

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 19541

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,212
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 66 over Vermillion River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 66 over Vermillion River in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,212 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,200 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 66
CrossesVermillion River
Location0.1 MI W of JCT TH 52
RouteCounty Highway 66
Coordinates44.65918, -93.00766
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,212 (2021)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Csah 66 over Vermillion River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 66 over Vermillion 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 66 over Vermillion River carry?

About 2,212 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 66 over Vermillion River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 66 over Vermillion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.