US Bridges

Csah 82 over Thompson Ravine

Good

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 07577

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
444 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,172
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 82 over Thompson Ravine is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 82 over Thompson Ravine in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,172 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,100 by 2042. The structure is 444 ft (135.2 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 82
CrossesThompson Ravine
Location0.3 MI S of JCT TH 14
RouteCounty Highway 82
Coordinates44.17522, -93.9689
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length444 ft (135.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,172 (2022)
Projected traffic16,100 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 82 over Thompson Ravine built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 82 over Thompson Ravine 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 82 over Thompson Ravine carry?

About 18,172 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Csah 82 over Thompson Ravine?

The structure is 444 ft (135.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 82 over Thompson Ravine?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.