US Bridges

Csah 10 over Big Cottonwood River

Good

Brown County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI SE JCT Csah 27 · Structure no. 08548

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
569
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 10 over Big Cottonwood River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 10 over Big Cottonwood River in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 569 vehicles a day, projected to reach 455 by 2042. The structure is 352 ft (107.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCsah 10
CrossesBig Cottonwood River
Location1.1 MI SE JCT Csah 27
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates44.28198, -94.67977
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length352 ft (107.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic569 (2022)
Projected traffic455 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 10 over Big Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 10 over Big 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 10 over Big Cottonwood River carry?

About 569 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 10 over Big Cottonwood River?

The structure is 352 ft (107.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 10 over Big Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.