CR 59 over Heath Creek
GoodRice County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI W of JCT Csah 46 · Structure no. 66538
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 44 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 85
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 59 over Heath Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 59 over Heath Creek in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 59 over Heath Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 59 over Heath 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does CR 59 over Heath Creek carry?
About 85 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is CR 59 over Heath Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns CR 59 over Heath Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.