CR 65 over Stream

Fair

Nobles County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 53514

Built: 1967; 58 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected October 2023
Type: Slab; Wood or Timber
Length: 37 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 195; 2011 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 65 over Stream is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 65 over Stream in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 65

CrossesStream

Location0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 13

RouteCounty Highway 65

CountyNobles County

StateMinnesota

Coordinates43.49999, -95.78772

Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection	8 Very Good	No problems noted.

Last inspectionOctober 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating47.8 US tons

Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialWood or Timber

DeckWood or timber

Main spans2

Design loadH 20

Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)

Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)

Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)

Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2011)

Projected traffic195 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 65 over Stream built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 65 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 65 over Stream carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 65 over Stream?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 65 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.