US Bridges

Csah 30 over Minnesota River

Good

Big Stone County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S JCT Mn 7 · Structure no. 06501

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 30 over Minnesota River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 30 over Minnesota River in Big Stone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,400 by 2039. The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 30
CrossesMinnesota River
Location0.4 MI S JCT Mn 7
RouteCounty Highway 30
Coordinates45.30261, -96.45209
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length214 ft (65.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2016)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 30 over Minnesota River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 30 over Minnesota 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 30 over Minnesota River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 30 over Minnesota River?

The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 30 over Minnesota River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.