US Bridges

CR 66 over Little Sioux River

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Minnesota · 2.9 MI W of JCT TH 86 · Structure no. 5738

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 66 over Little Sioux River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 66 over Little Sioux River in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2039. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 66
CrossesLittle Sioux River
Location2.9 MI W of JCT TH 86
RouteCounty Highway 66
Coordinates43.55867, -95.23323
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2012)
Projected traffic35 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$158 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 66 over Little Sioux River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 66 over Little Sioux River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 66 over Little Sioux River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 66 over Little Sioux River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 66 over Little Sioux River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.