Csah 24 over Little Cottonwood River
FairBrown County, Minnesota · 2.7 MI E of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 08524
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 492
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 24 over Little Cottonwood River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 24 over Little Cottonwood River in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 492 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 24 over Little Cottonwood River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 24 over Little Cottonwood River 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 24 over Little Cottonwood River carry?
About 492 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Csah 24 over Little Cottonwood River?
The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 24 over Little Cottonwood River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.