US Bridges

CR 51 over Redwood Rvr Ovrfl Chn

Good

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 30 · Structure no. 64583

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 51 over Redwood Rvr Ovrfl Chn is a concrete slab carrying CR 51 over Redwood Rvr Ovrfl Chn in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2031. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 51
CrossesRedwood Rvr Ovrfl Chn
Location0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 30
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates44.49811, -95.58419
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2011)
Projected traffic50 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 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 51 over Redwood Rvr Ovrfl Chn built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 51 over Redwood Rvr Ovrfl Chn 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 51 over Redwood Rvr Ovrfl Chn carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 51 over Redwood Rvr Ovrfl Chn?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 51 over Redwood Rvr Ovrfl Chn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.