Csah 4 over Hawk Creek Floodway
PoorPosted for loadChippewa County, Minnesota · In Maynard · Structure no. 5614
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 366
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 4 over Hawk Creek Floodway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 4 over Hawk Creek Floodway in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 366 vehicles a day, projected to reach 445 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 4 over Hawk Creek Floodway built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 4 over Hawk Creek Floodway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 4 over Hawk Creek Floodway carry?
About 366 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Csah 4 over Hawk Creek Floodway?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 4 over Hawk Creek Floodway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.