US Bridges

Csah 1 over Providence Crk (jd #49)

Good

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT CR 151 · Structure no. 07J28

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
366
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Providence Crk (jd #49) is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 1 over Providence Crk (jd #49) in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 366 vehicles a day, projected to reach 898 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 1
CrossesProvidence Crk (jd #49)
Location0.1 MI S of JCT CR 151
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates43.90494, -94.07754
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2021)
Projected traffic898 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 1 over Providence Crk (jd #49) built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Providence Crk (jd #49) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over Providence Crk (jd #49) carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 1 over Providence Crk (jd #49)?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 1 over Providence Crk (jd #49)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.