US Bridges

CR 51 over Redwood River

Good

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 30 · Structure no. 64603

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 51 over Redwood River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 51 over Redwood River in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 51
CrossesRedwood River
Location0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 30
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates44.49595, -95.58418
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 51 over Redwood River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 51 over Redwood River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 51 over Redwood River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 51 over Redwood River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 51 over Redwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.