US Bridges

CR 65 over Long Prairie River

Fair

Todd County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI E of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 77526

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 65 over Long Prairie River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 65 over Long Prairie River in Todd 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 65
CrossesLong Prairie River
Location2.3 MI E of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyTodd County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.99774, -95.06467
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2010)
Projected traffic90 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 65 over Long Prairie River built?

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

What condition is CR 65 over Long Prairie River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 65 over Long Prairie River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 65 over Long Prairie River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 65 over Long Prairie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.