US Bridges

Csah 22 over Little Cottonwood River

Good

Brown County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI E of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 08519

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 22 over Little Cottonwood River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 22 over Little Cottonwood River in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 22
CrossesLittle Cottonwood River
Location1.6 MI E of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates44.19592, -94.62641
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2038
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 22 over Little Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 22 over Little Cottonwood 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 22 over Little Cottonwood River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 22 over Little Cottonwood River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 22 over Little Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.