US Bridges

CR 55 over Pine Island Creek

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 25J36

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 55 over Pine Island Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 55 over Pine Island Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 55
CrossesPine Island Creek
Location0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 11
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.23458, -92.61084
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2019)
Projected traffic145 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 55 over Pine Island Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 55 over Pine Island 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 55 over Pine Island Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 55 over Pine Island Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns CR 55 over Pine Island Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.