US Bridges

Csah 46 over Maple River

Fair

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 07592

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
248
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 46 over Maple River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Csah 46 over Maple River in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 248 vehicles a day, projected to reach 380 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 46
CrossesMaple River
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 46
Coordinates43.84823, -93.95836
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2021)
Projected traffic380 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 46 over Maple River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 46 over Maple River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 46 over Maple River carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 46 over Maple River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 46 over Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.