US Bridges

CR 69 over Winter Road River

Good

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT CR 68 · Structure no. 39532

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 69 over Winter Road River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 69 over Winter Road River in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 69
CrossesWinter Road River
Location0.5 MI N of JCT CR 68
RouteCounty Highway 69
Coordinates48.69146, -94.77823
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 69 over Winter Road River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 69 over Winter Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 69 over Winter Road River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 69 over Winter Road River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 69 over Winter Road River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.