US Bridges

CR 75 over Le Sueur River

Good

Waseca County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI W of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 81531

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
186
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 2022, so it is 3 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 186 vehicles a day, projected to reach 204 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 75
CrossesLe Sueur River
Location1.6 MI W of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 75
Coordinates44.02721, -93.54672
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2021)
Projected traffic204 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 75 over Le Sueur River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 75 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 75 over Le Sueur River carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 75 over Le Sueur River?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 75 over Le Sueur River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.