CR 54 over Le Sueur River
PoorWaseca County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT CSAH9 · Structure no. 7008
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 92
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 54 over Le Sueur River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 54 over Le Sueur River in Waseca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 54 over Le Sueur River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 54 over Le Sueur River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does CR 54 over Le Sueur River carry?
About 92 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is CR 54 over Le Sueur River?
The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 54 over Le Sueur River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.