US Bridges

CR 57 over Mid Br Rush R (cd 42B)

Good

Sibley County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 72J67

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 57 over Mid Br Rush R (cd 42B) is a concrete culvert carrying CR 57 over Mid Br Rush R (cd 42B) in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 57
CrossesMid Br Rush R (cd 42B)
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountySibley County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.51544, -94.34177
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 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 traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic95 by 2042
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 57 over Mid Br Rush R (cd 42B) built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 57 over Mid Br Rush R (cd 42B) 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does CR 57 over Mid Br Rush R (cd 42B) carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 57 over Mid Br Rush R (cd 42B)?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 57 over Mid Br Rush R (cd 42B)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.