US Bridges

CR 53 over Stream

Good

Rock County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT TH 270 · Structure no. 67J38

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 53 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying CR 53 over Stream in Rock County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 53
CrossesStream
Location0.9 MI N of JCT TH 270
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates43.54261, -96.31254
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 53 over Stream built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 53 over Stream 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does CR 53 over Stream carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 53 over Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 53 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.