US Bridges

Csah 43 over Carver Creek

Good

Carver County, Minnesota · 2.4 MI S of JCT TH 212 · Structure no. 10J28

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 43 over Carver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 43 over Carver 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 43
CrossesCarver Creek
Location2.4 MI S of JCT TH 212
RouteCounty Highway 43
Coordinates44.74057, -93.68414
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
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2019)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2039
Trucks15%
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 43 over Carver Creek built?

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

What condition is Csah 43 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 43 over Carver Creek carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Csah 43 over Carver Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Csah 43 over Carver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.