US Bridges

CR 61 over Sacred Heart Crk (CD#146

Good

Renville County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 95583

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 61 over Sacred Heart Crk (CD#146 is a concrete culvert carrying CR 61 over Sacred Heart Crk (CD#146 in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 61
CrossesSacred Heart Crk (CD#146
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 17
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyRenville County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.73754, -95.25929
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 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 traffic45 (2015)
Projected traffic45 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 61 over Sacred Heart Crk (CD#146 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 61 over Sacred Heart Crk (CD#146 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does CR 61 over Sacred Heart Crk (CD#146 carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 61 over Sacred Heart Crk (CD#146?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 61 over Sacred Heart Crk (CD#146?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.