US Bridges

CR 40 over Floodway

Good

Grant County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI N of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 26J13

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 40 over Floodway is a concrete culvert carrying CR 40 over Floodway in Grant County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 40
CrossesFloodway
Location2.0 MI N of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 40
Coordinates45.96384, -96.22521
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic15 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 40 over Floodway built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 40 over Floodway 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does CR 40 over Floodway carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 40 over Floodway?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 40 over Floodway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.