US Bridges

CR 58 over Le Sueur River

Fair

Waseca County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 81J04

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 58 over Le Sueur River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 58 over Le Sueur River in Waseca 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long.

CarriesCR 58
CrossesLe Sueur River
Location0.5 MI W of JCT TH 30
RouteCounty Highway 58
Coordinates43.87718, -93.42006
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2021)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 58 over Le Sueur River built?

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

What condition is CR 58 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 2022.

How much traffic does CR 58 over Le Sueur River carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 58 over Le Sueur River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns CR 58 over Le Sueur River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.