US Bridges

CR 69 over Little Sioux River

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI W of JCT TH 86 · Structure no. 32548

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 69 over Little Sioux River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 69 over Little Sioux River in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 69
CrossesLittle Sioux River
Location1.5 MI W of JCT TH 86
RouteCounty Highway 69
Coordinates43.50082, -95.20477
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2012)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$235 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 69 over Little Sioux River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 69 over Little Sioux River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 69 over Little Sioux River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 69 over Little Sioux River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 69 over Little Sioux River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.