US Bridges

CR 83 over Shakopee Creek

Good

Swift County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI S of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 76521

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 83 over Shakopee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 83 over Shakopee Creek in Swift County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2039. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 83
CrossesShakopee Creek
Location1.5 MI S of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 83
Coordinates45.17276, -95.51207
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2013)
Projected traffic35 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 83 over Shakopee Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 83 over Shakopee Creek 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 83 over Shakopee Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 83 over Shakopee Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 83 over Shakopee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.