US Bridges

CR 75 over Grey Cloud Channel

Good

Washington County, Minnesota · 2.7 MI S of JCT US 10 · Structure no. 82J27

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 75 over Grey Cloud Channel is a concrete culvert carrying CR 75 over Grey Cloud Channel in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 650 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 75
CrossesGrey Cloud Channel
Location2.7 MI S of JCT US 10
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyWashington County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.81658, -92.99799
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2018)
Projected traffic650 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Grey Cloud Channel built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 75 over Grey Cloud Channel 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 75 over Grey Cloud Channel carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 75 over Grey Cloud Channel?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns CR 75 over Grey Cloud Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.