US Bridges

CR 44 over Little Cannon River

FairPosted for load

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI E of JCT TH 56 · Structure no. L0519

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 44 over Little Cannon River is a steel culvert carrying CR 44 over Little Cannon River in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 44
CrossesLittle Cannon River
Location1.6 MI E of JCT TH 56
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.35102, -92.94851
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2019)
Projected traffic60 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 44 over Little Cannon River built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 44 over Little Cannon River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 44 over Little Cannon River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 44 over Little Cannon River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns CR 44 over Little Cannon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.