CR 89 over Sand Creek
FairScott County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT TH19 · Structure no. 70507
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 89 over Sand Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 89 over Sand Creek in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,700 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 89 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 89 over Sand Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does CR 89 over Sand Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is CR 89 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns CR 89 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.