US Bridges

Csah 47 over Chub Creek

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 88 · Structure no. 19542

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,927
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 47 over Chub Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 47 over Chub Creek in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,927 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,250 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 47
CrossesChub Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 88
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates44.52886, -93.07242
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,927 (2022)
Projected traffic4,250 by 2042
Trucks19%
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 47 over Chub Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 47 over Chub 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Csah 47 over Chub Creek carry?

About 3,927 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Csah 47 over Chub Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 47 over Chub Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.