US Bridges

CR 55 over Cd # 96

Good

Pennington County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI W of JCT TH 32 · Structure no. 57J32

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 55 over Cd # 96 is a steel culvert carrying CR 55 over Cd # 96 in Pennington County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 55
CrossesCd # 96
Location1.0 MI W of JCT TH 32
RouteCounty Highway 55
Coordinates48.00626, -96.23653
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic90 (2015)
Projected traffic90 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cd # 96 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 55 over Cd # 96 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 55 over Cd # 96 carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 55 over Cd # 96?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CR 55 over Cd # 96?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.