US Bridges

Csah 50 over Minneopa Creek; UP RR

Good

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N JCT Mn 60 · Structure no. 07579

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
392
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 50 over Minneopa Creek; UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 50 over Minneopa Creek; UP RR in Blue Earth 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 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 392 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2041. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 50
CrossesMinneopa Creek; UP RR
Location0.6 MI N JCT Mn 60
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyBlue Earth County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.15284, -94.13336
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic392 (2021)
Projected traffic230 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 50 over Minneopa Creek; UP RR built?

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

What condition is Csah 50 over Minneopa Creek; UP RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 50 over Minneopa Creek; UP RR carry?

About 392 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 50 over Minneopa Creek; UP RR?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 50 over Minneopa Creek; UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.