US Bridges

CR 68 over Stream

Good

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH63 · Structure no. 3219

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 68 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying CR 68 over Stream in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 68
CrossesStream
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH63
RouteCounty Highway 68
Coordinates44.27973, -92.42239
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2010)
Projected traffic80 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 68 over Stream built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 68 over Stream 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 68 over Stream carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 68 over Stream?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns CR 68 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.