US Bridges

CR 53 over CD24 / CD23B

Good

Sibley County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 72J55

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 53 over CD24 / CD23B is a concrete culvert carrying CR 53 over CD24 / CD23B in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 53
CrossesCD24 / CD23B
Location0.9 MI S of JCT TH 19
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates44.53067, -94.43221
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CD24 / CD23B built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 53 over CD24 / CD23B 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 53 over CD24 / CD23B carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 53 over CD24 / CD23B?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 53 over CD24 / CD23B?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.