US Bridges

CR 55 over Little Joe River/Cd 20

Good

Kittson County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT CR 64 · Structure no. 35J63

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 55 over Little Joe River/Cd 20 is a concrete culvert carrying CR 55 over Little Joe River/Cd 20 in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 55
CrossesLittle Joe River/Cd 20
Location0.2 MI W of JCT CR 64
RouteCounty Highway 55
Coordinates48.93416, -96.96241
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 55 over Little Joe River/Cd 20 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 55 over Little Joe River/Cd 20 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 55 over Little Joe River/Cd 20 carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR 55 over Little Joe River/Cd 20?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 55 over Little Joe River/Cd 20?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.