US Bridges

CR 25 over Brush Creek

Fair

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 22502

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 25 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 25 over Brush Creek in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 25
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyFaribault County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.54615, -93.74803
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2019)
Projected traffic55 by 2039
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$84 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 25 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 25 over Brush Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 25 over Brush Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 25 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 25 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.