US Bridges

CR 62 over N Br Rush R (cd 55)

Good

Sibley County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 72J09

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 62 over N Br Rush R (cd 55) is a concrete culvert carrying CR 62 over N Br Rush R (cd 55) in Sibley 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 62
CrossesN Br Rush R (cd 55)
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 62
Coordinates44.51474, -94.09985
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
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 62 over N Br Rush R (cd 55) built?

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

What condition is CR 62 over N Br Rush R (cd 55) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 62 over N Br Rush R (cd 55) carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 62 over N Br Rush R (cd 55)?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 62 over N Br Rush R (cd 55)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.