CR 51 over Le Sueur River
GoodWaseca County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 81528
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 51 over Le Sueur River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 51 over Le Sueur River in Waseca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 51 over Le Sueur River built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 51 over Le Sueur River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CR 51 over Le Sueur River carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is CR 51 over Le Sueur River?
The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns CR 51 over Le Sueur River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.