US Bridges

Csah 41 over Le Sueur River

Good

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT CR 183 · Structure no. 07600

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
701
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 41 over Le Sueur River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 41 over Le Sueur River in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 701 vehicles a day, projected to reach 838 by 2038. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 41
CrossesLe Sueur River
Location0.7 MI S of JCT CR 183
RouteCounty Highway 41
Coordinates44.12056, -93.92749
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic701 (2018)
Projected traffic838 by 2038
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 41 over Le Sueur River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 41 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 41 over Le Sueur River carry?

About 701 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 41 over Le Sueur River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 41 over Le Sueur River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.