US Bridges

Csah 4 over Shakopee Creek

Fair

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI N of JCT TH 40 · Structure no. 12J47

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
377
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over Shakopee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 4 over Shakopee Creek in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 5 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 377 vehicles a day, projected to reach 365 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 4
CrossesShakopee Creek
Location1.9 MI N of JCT TH 40
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyChippewa County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.13647, -95.47223
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.7 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 traffic377 (2022)
Projected traffic365 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 4 over Shakopee Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over Shakopee 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 4 over Shakopee Creek carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 4 over Shakopee Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Csah 4 over Shakopee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.