US Bridges

CR 64 over Sand Creek

PoorPosted for load

Scott County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT CR 89 · Structure no. 70505

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 64 over Sand Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 64 over Sand Creek in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 64
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.5 MI W of JCT CR 89
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyScott County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.60872, -93.55065
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2018)
Projected traffic230 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 64 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 64 over Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 64 over Sand Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 64 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR 64 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.