US Bridges

Csah 11 over Carver Creek

Good

Carver County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI NE of JCT Csah 45 · Structure no. 10537

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,785
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 11 over Carver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 11 over Carver Creek in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,785 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,900 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 11
CrossesCarver Creek
Location0.5 MI NE of JCT Csah 45
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates44.75031, -93.64989
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,785 (2022)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 11 over Carver Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 11 over Carver 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 11 over Carver Creek carry?

About 6,785 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 11 over Carver Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m).

Who owns Csah 11 over Carver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.