US Bridges

Csah 24 over Perch Creek

Fair

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 90528

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
142
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 24 over Perch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 24 over Perch Creek in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 142 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 24
CrossesPerch Creek
Location0.7 MI N of JCT TH 30
RouteCounty Highway 24
Coordinates43.90192, -94.36903
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$48 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 24 over Perch Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 24 over Perch Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 24 over Perch Creek carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 24 over Perch Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 24 over Perch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.