US Bridges

CR 53 over W Fk Beaver Creek

Good

Renville County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 65J48

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 53 over W Fk Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 53 over W Fk Beaver Creek in Renville 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 53
CrossesW Fk Beaver Creek
Location0.7 MI W of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates44.75982, -95.11085
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2015)
Projected traffic35 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 53 over W Fk Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 53 over W Fk Beaver Creek 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 53 over W Fk Beaver Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 53 over W Fk Beaver Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns CR 53 over W Fk Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.