Scott County Bridge Report Card
Scott County scores 95 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Scott County, Minnesota
Scott County has 129 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.8% is at or below the 4.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 280 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Scott County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 95/100 (A). The county has 129 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 280 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 0.8% | 1.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.6% | 3.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 33 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,311,938 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 0.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 33 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 280 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Scott County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR 64 over Sand Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 280 | 1965 |
| M 98 over Sand Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 680 | 1967 |
| CR 64 over Raven Stream | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 225 | 1964 |
| US 169 over Deans Lake Outlet | High traffic | Good | 66,622 | 1994 |
| Mn 13 over Credit River | High traffic | Fair | 54,000 | 1939 |
| Mn 101 over TH 13 | High traffic | Fair | 54,000 | 2012 |
| Mn 13 over Dakota AVE | High traffic | Good | 54,000 | 2023 |
| US 169 over Stream | High traffic | Good | 47,006 | 1994 |
| US 169 over Stream | High traffic | Fair | 40,000 | 1995 |
| Csah 101 over Prior Lake Outlet Chn | High traffic | Good | 30,382 | 2012 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.