US Bridges

Pvt 79 over Cp Rail

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.02 MI E of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 93773

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
485 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1986 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Pvt 79 over Cp Rail is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pvt 79 over Cp Rail in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2029. The structure is 485 ft (147.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPvt 79
CrossesCp Rail
Location0.02 MI E of JCT TH 61
Coordinates44.56735, -92.51585
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length485 ft (147.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1986)
Projected traffic200 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pvt 79 over Cp Rail built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pvt 79 over Cp Rail 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pvt 79 over Cp Rail carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Pvt 79 over Cp Rail?

The structure is 485 ft (147.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pvt 79 over Cp Rail?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).