US Bridges

CR 51 over Stream

Good

Rock County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 97385

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 51 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying CR 51 over Stream in Rock County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 51
CrossesStream
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates43.76108, -96.43253
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic43 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 51 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does CR 51 over Stream carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 51 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 51 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.