US Bridges

Csah 40 over Bevens Creek

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Carver County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 50 · Structure no. 10545

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 40 over Bevens Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 40 over Bevens Creek in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 40
CrossesBevens Creek
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 50
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyCarver County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.71219, -93.68305
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
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2016)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 40 over Bevens Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 40 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 40 over Bevens Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 40 over Bevens Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 40 over Bevens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.