US Bridges

Csah 1 over Le Sueur River

Good

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI SW of JCT Csah 90 · Structure no. 07002

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
317 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
953
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Le Sueur River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 1 over Le Sueur River in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 953 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2041. The structure is 317 ft (96.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCsah 1
CrossesLe Sueur River
Location0.9 MI SW of JCT Csah 90
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates44.11758, -94.05018
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length317 ft (96.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic953 (2021)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1 over Le Sueur River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Le Sueur 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over Le Sueur River carry?

About 953 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Csah 1 over Le Sueur River?

The structure is 317 ft (96.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 1 over Le Sueur River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.