US Bridges

CR 99 over Cannon River

Fair

Rice County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI SE of W CO Line · Structure no. 66517

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 99 over Cannon River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 99 over Cannon River in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2039. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 99
CrossesCannon River
Location0.6 MI SE of W CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 99
Coordinates44.23073, -93.5162
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2016)
Projected traffic250 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 99 over Cannon River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 99 over Cannon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 99 over Cannon River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 99 over Cannon River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 99 over Cannon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.