US Bridges

CR 49 over Little Cannon River

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 25578

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 49 over Little Cannon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 49 over Little Cannon River in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 49
CrossesLittle Cannon River
Location0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 49
Coordinates44.37048, -92.92972
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic30 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 49 over Little Cannon River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 49 over Little Cannon River 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 49 over Little Cannon River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 49 over Little Cannon River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 49 over Little Cannon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.