US Bridges

Csah 51 over Bevens Creek

Fair

Carver County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 50 · Structure no. L2789

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
829
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 51 over Bevens Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 51 over Bevens Creek in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 829 vehicles a day, projected to reach 790 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 51
CrossesBevens Creek
Location0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 50
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyCarver County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.72945, -93.84942
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic829 (2022)
Projected traffic790 by 2042
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 51 over Bevens Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 51 over Bevens Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 51 over Bevens Creek carry?

About 829 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 51 over Bevens Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 51 over Bevens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.