US Bridges

CR 75 over Chippewa River

Good

Swift County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI W of JCT TH 29 · Structure no. 76517

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 75 over Chippewa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 75 over Chippewa River in Swift County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2039. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 75
CrossesChippewa River
Location1.6 MI W of JCT TH 29
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountySwift County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.29721, -95.63497
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2017)
Projected traffic235 by 2039
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 75 over Chippewa River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 75 over Chippewa River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 75 over Chippewa River carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is CR 75 over Chippewa River?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 75 over Chippewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.