US Bridges

CR 57 over Ocheda Lake

Good

Nobles County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI S of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 53K21

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 57 over Ocheda Lake is a concrete culvert carrying CR 57 over Ocheda Lake in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 392 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 57
CrossesOcheda Lake
Location2.5 MI S of JCT TH 59
RouteCounty Highway 57
Coordinates43.56966, -95.60427
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2011)
Projected traffic392 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 57 over Ocheda Lake built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 57 over Ocheda Lake 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 2022.

How much traffic does CR 57 over Ocheda Lake carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 57 over Ocheda Lake?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CR 57 over Ocheda Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.