US Bridges

CR 67 over Little Sioux River

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 32502

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 67 over Little Sioux River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 67 over Little Sioux River in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 67
CrossesLittle Sioux River
Location1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 67
Coordinates43.56038, -95.23518
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2012)
Projected traffic60 by 2039
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$144 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 67 over Little Sioux River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 67 over Little Sioux 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 67 over Little Sioux River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 67 over Little Sioux River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 67 over Little Sioux River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.