US Bridges

CR 79 over Goose Creek

Good

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 24557

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 79 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 79 over Goose Creek in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 79
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 79
Coordinates43.50446, -93.29887
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2017)
Projected traffic40 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 79 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 79 over Goose 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 79 over Goose Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is CR 79 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 79 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.