US Bridges

CR 56 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. L0544

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 56 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying CR 56 over Stream in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 305 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 56
CrossesStream
Location0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.42077, -92.81111
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2020)
Projected traffic235 by 2040
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 56 over Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 56 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 56 over Stream carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 56 over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns CR 56 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.