US Bridges

CR 75 over Le Sueur River

Fair

Waseca County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 81523

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 75 over Le Sueur River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 75 over Le Sueur River in Waseca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 75
CrossesLe Sueur River
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyWaseca County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.02203, -93.59699
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic95 by 2041
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 75 over Le Sueur River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 75 over Le Sueur 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 75 over Le Sueur River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 75 over Le Sueur River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 75 over Le Sueur River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.