Csah 8 over Sleepy Eye Creek
FairBrown County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI S of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 08511
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 574
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 8 over Sleepy Eye Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 8 over Sleepy Eye Creek in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 574 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 8 over Sleepy Eye Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 8 over Sleepy Eye 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 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 8 over Sleepy Eye Creek carry?
About 574 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Csah 8 over Sleepy Eye Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 8 over Sleepy Eye Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.