US Bridges

CR 78 over E Br Chippewa RIVER-JD#1

Good

Swift County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI N of JCT Csah 104 · Structure no. 76520

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 78 over E Br Chippewa RIVER-JD#1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 78 over E Br Chippewa RIVER-JD#1 in Swift County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2039. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 78
CrossesE Br Chippewa RIVER-JD#1
Location1.6 MI N of JCT Csah 104
RouteCounty Highway 78
Coordinates45.34819, -95.59277
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2013)
Projected traffic350 by 2039
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 78 over E Br Chippewa RIVER-JD#1 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 78 over E Br Chippewa RIVER-JD#1 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 78 over E Br Chippewa RIVER-JD#1 carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 78 over E Br Chippewa RIVER-JD#1?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 78 over E Br Chippewa RIVER-JD#1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.