CR 53 over Spring Creek
GoodGoodhue County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI SW of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 25551
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 53 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 53 over Spring Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 53 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 53 over Spring 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CR 53 over Spring Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is CR 53 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns CR 53 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.