CR 68 over Mud Creek
PoorPosted for loadKanabec County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI N of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 33502
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 68 over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 68 over Mud Creek in Kanabec County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2038. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 68 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 68 over Mud 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CR 68 over Mud Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is CR 68 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 68 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.