Permanently Closed over Cannon River
PoorClosed to trafficDakota County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI SE of JCT Csah 47 · Structure no. L3275
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2009
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 143 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1
- 1996 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Permanently Closed over Cannon River is a steel truss - thru carrying Permanently Closed over Cannon River in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 2029. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Permanently Closed over Cannon River built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is Permanently Closed over Cannon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2009.
How much traffic does Permanently Closed over Cannon River carry?
About 1 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Permanently Closed over Cannon River?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Permanently Closed over Cannon River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.