US Bridges

CR 81 over Stream

Fair

Rice County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT TH 246 · Structure no. 66J63

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
236
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 81 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying CR 81 over Stream in Rice 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 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 81
CrossesStream
Location0.3 MI E of JCT TH 246
RouteCounty Highway 81
Coordinates44.42793, -93.15651
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2022)
Projected traffic309 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 81 over Stream built?

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

What condition is CR 81 over Stream 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does CR 81 over Stream carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 81 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 81 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.