US Bridges

CR 79 over Stream

Fair

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 0.7 Mmi W of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 79J45

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 79 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying CR 79 over Stream in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 79
CrossesStream
Location0.7 Mmi W of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 79
Coordinates44.17964, -92.20269
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2018)
Projected traffic95 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 79 over Stream built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 79 over Stream 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 79 over Stream carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 79 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns CR 79 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.