US Bridges

Csah 6 over Little ST Francis River

Good

Benton County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 05J16

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over Little ST Francis River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 6 over Little ST Francis River in Benton County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 820 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 6
CrossesLittle ST Francis River
Location0.1 MI N of JCT TH 23
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates45.68222, -93.86459
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2019)
Projected traffic820 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 6 over Little ST Francis River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 6 over Little ST Francis River 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 Csah 6 over Little ST Francis River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 6 over Little ST Francis River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 6 over Little ST Francis River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.