US Bridges

Csah 31 over Middle Creek

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 50 · Structure no. 19J12

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,610
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 31 over Middle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 31 over Middle Creek in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 31
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 50
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates44.6503, -93.17656
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 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 traffic6,610 (2022)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 31 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 31 over Middle 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 31 over Middle Creek carry?

About 6,610 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Csah 31 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 31 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.