US Bridges

CR 63 over Stanchfield Creek

PoorPosted for load

Isanti County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 30506

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 63 over Stanchfield Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 63 over Stanchfield Creek in Isanti County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCR 63
CrossesStanchfield Creek
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 63
Coordinates45.67519, -93.32721
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2016)
Projected traffic175 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 63 over Stanchfield Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 63 over Stanchfield Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 63 over Stanchfield Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 63 over Stanchfield Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 63 over Stanchfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.