US Bridges

CR 6 over Silver Spring Creek

Good

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 2.9 MI SE of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 79J31

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 6 over Silver Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 6 over Silver Spring Creek in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 6
CrossesSilver Spring Creek
Location2.9 MI SE of JCT Csah 11
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyWabasha County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.1947, -92.35013
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic84 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 6 over Silver Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 6 over Silver Spring 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 6 over Silver Spring Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 6 over Silver Spring Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 6 over Silver Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.