CR 45 over Wells Creek
PoorGoodhue County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 25503
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 45 over Wells Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 45 over Wells Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4 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.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 45 over Wells Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 45 over Wells Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does CR 45 over Wells Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is CR 45 over Wells Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns CR 45 over Wells Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.