US Bridges

CR 51 over Split Rock Creek

Good

Rock County, Minnesota · 2.9 MI N of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 67532

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 51 over Split Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 51 over Split Rock Creek in Rock County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 51
CrossesSplit Rock Creek
Location2.9 MI N of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates43.80351, -96.43282
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 51 over Split Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 51 over Split Rock 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 51 over Split Rock Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 51 over Split Rock Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 51 over Split Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.