CR 69 over Big Cottonwood River
PoorPosted for loadLyon County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI SE of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. L1775
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 55 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 69 over Big Cottonwood River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 69 over Big Cottonwood River in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 69 over Big Cottonwood River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 69 over Big Cottonwood River 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 69 over Big Cottonwood River carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is CR 69 over Big Cottonwood River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CR 69 over Big Cottonwood River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.