US Bridges

Csah 41 over Silver Creek

Good

Carver County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 52 · Structure no. 10556

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 41 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 41 over Silver Creek in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 41
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 52
RouteCounty Highway 41
Coordinates44.69118, -93.73586
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 41 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 41 over Silver 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 41 over Silver Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 41 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 41 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.