US Bridges

Csah 11 over Highwater Creek

Good

Cottonwood County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 17511

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 11 over Highwater Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 11 over Highwater Creek in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 11
CrossesHighwater Creek
Location0.7 MI E of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates44.15206, -95.25661
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 11 over Highwater Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 11 over Highwater 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 11 over Highwater Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 11 over Highwater Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 11 over Highwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.