US Bridges

CR 51 over Ws Limited

Good

Washington County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI NW of JCT TH 95 · Structure no. 82502

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
803
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 51 over Ws Limited is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 51 over Ws Limited in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 803 vehicles a day, projected to reach 740 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 51
CrossesWs Limited
Location1.0 MI NW of JCT TH 95
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates45.12411, -92.79391
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic803 (2022)
Projected traffic740 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 51 over Ws Limited built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 51 over Ws Limited 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 51 over Ws Limited carry?

About 803 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 51 over Ws Limited?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR 51 over Ws Limited?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.