US Bridges

Csah 53 over Bevens Creek

Good

Carver County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI S of JCT TH 212 · Structure no. 10530

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,250
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 53 over Bevens Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 53 over Bevens Creek in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 3,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,250 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 53
CrossesBevens Creek
Location1.5 MI S of JCT TH 212
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates44.75284, -93.78829
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2017)
Projected traffic3,250 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 53 over Bevens Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 53 over Bevens Creek 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 53 over Bevens Creek carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 53 over Bevens Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 53 over Bevens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.