US Bridges

CR 57 over Clear Creek (jd #31)

Good

Redwood County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI S of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 64J41

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 57 over Clear Creek (jd #31) is a concrete culvert carrying CR 57 over Clear Creek (jd #31) in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 57
CrossesClear Creek (jd #31)
Location1.5 MI S of JCT TH 19
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyRedwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.43692, -95.5134
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2019)
Projected traffic49 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 57 over Clear Creek (jd #31) built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 57 over Clear Creek (jd #31) 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 Clear Creek (jd #31) carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 57 over Clear Creek (jd #31)?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 57 over Clear Creek (jd #31)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.