US Bridges

CR 83 over Redwood River

Good

Lyon County, Minnesota · 2.6 MI SW of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 42576

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 83 over Redwood River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 83 over Redwood River in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 83
CrossesRedwood River
Location2.6 MI SW of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 83
Coordinates44.36314, -95.92515
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 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2022)
Projected traffic53 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 83 over Redwood River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 83 over Redwood 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 83 over Redwood River carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 83 over Redwood River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 83 over Redwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.