PERMANENTLY CLOSED
Carrying PERMANENTLY CLOSED over CANNON RIVER
0.1 MI SE OF JCT CSAH 47, Dakota, Minnesota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PERMANENTLY CLOSED
The PERMANENTLY CLOSED bridge in Dakota, Minnesota carries PERMANENTLY CLOSED over CANNON RIVER. It was built in 1909, making it 117 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 43.6 meters (143 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 2/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 4.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PERMANENTLY CLOSED compares
Live comparison across Minnesota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1909
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 43.6 m (143 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- L3275
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 2/9, the deck (driving surface) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
PERMANENTLY CLOSED is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare PERMANENTLY CLOSED against other structures in Dakota and across Minnesota. Minnesota bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PERMANENTLY CLOSED?
PERMANENTLY CLOSED in Dakota, Minnesota has a deck rating of 2/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PERMANENTLY CLOSED inspected?
PERMANENTLY CLOSED's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PERMANENTLY CLOSED is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PERMANENTLY CLOSED?
PERMANENTLY CLOSED has an NBI inventory load rating of 4.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PERMANENTLY CLOSED?
PERMANENTLY CLOSED is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is PERMANENTLY CLOSED and does age affect safety?
PERMANENTLY CLOSED was built in 1909, making it 117 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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