US Bridges

CR 63 over Stanchfield Brook

Fair

Isanti County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 30J01

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 63 over Stanchfield Brook is a concrete culvert carrying CR 63 over Stanchfield Brook in Isanti County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 63
CrossesStanchfield Brook
Location1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyIsanti County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.68753, -93.33025
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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 Brook built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 63 over Stanchfield Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 63 over Stanchfield Brook carry?

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

How long is CR 63 over Stanchfield Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 63 over Stanchfield Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.