CR 57 over High Island Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcLeod County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 43501
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 57 over High Island Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 57 over High Island Creek in McLeod County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 57 over High Island Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 57 over High Island Creek 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 57 over High Island Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is CR 57 over High Island Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns CR 57 over High Island Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.