US Bridges

Csah 90 over Le Sueur River

Good

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI SE of JCT TH 22 · Structure no. 07566

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 90 over Le Sueur River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 90 over Le Sueur River in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,050 by 2041. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 90
CrossesLe Sueur River
Location1.5 MI SE of JCT TH 22
RouteCounty Highway 90
Coordinates44.10926, -93.94547
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length262 ft (80 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2021)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 90 over Le Sueur River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 90 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 90 over Le Sueur River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 90 over Le Sueur River?

The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 90 over Le Sueur River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.