US Bridges

CR 55 over Stream

Fair

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 95347

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 55 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying CR 55 over Stream in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 55
CrossesStream
Location0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyMower County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.66923, -92.6295
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 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 traffic100 (2008)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
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 55 over Stream built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 55 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 55 over Stream carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is CR 55 over Stream?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CR 55 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.