US Bridges

CR 63 over Mid Br Rush R (cd 54)

Good

Sibley County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 72J72

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 63 over Mid Br Rush R (cd 54) is a concrete culvert carrying CR 63 over Mid Br Rush R (cd 54) in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 63
CrossesMid Br Rush R (cd 54)
Location0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 63
Coordinates44.4755, -94.15024
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 inspectionSeptember 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 length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2018)
Projected traffic143 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 63 over Mid Br Rush R (cd 54) built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 63 over Mid Br Rush R (cd 54) 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does CR 63 over Mid Br Rush R (cd 54) carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 63 over Mid Br Rush R (cd 54)?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CR 63 over Mid Br Rush R (cd 54)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.