US Bridges

CR 265 over Platte River

Good

Morrison County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI W of JCT TH 25 · Structure no. 95550

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
249
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 265 over Platte River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 265 over Platte River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 249 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 265
CrossesPlatte River
Location1.8 MI W of JCT TH 25
RouteCounty Highway 265
CountyMorrison County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.05657, -94.14192
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 265 over Platte River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 265 over Platte 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 2021.

How much traffic does CR 265 over Platte River carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 265 over Platte River?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CR 265 over Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.