US Bridges

CR 80 over Chetamba Creek (jd #8)

Poor

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT CR 116 · Structure no. 34512

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 80 over Chetamba Creek (jd #8) is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 80 over Chetamba Creek (jd #8) in Kandiyohi 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 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.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 80
CrossesChetamba Creek (jd #8)
Location0.3 MI E of JCT CR 116
RouteCounty Highway 80
CountyKandiyohi County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.9641, -95.14037
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2014)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 80 over Chetamba Creek (jd #8) built?

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

What condition is CR 80 over Chetamba Creek (jd #8) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 80 over Chetamba Creek (jd #8) carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CR 80 over Chetamba Creek (jd #8)?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 80 over Chetamba Creek (jd #8)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.