US Bridges

Csah 79 over S Br Vermillion River

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT TH 50 · Structure no. 19J44

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
604
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 79 over S Br Vermillion River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 79 over S Br Vermillion River in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 604 vehicles a day, projected to reach 650 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 79
CrossesS Br Vermillion River
Location0.8 MI S of JCT TH 50
RouteCounty Highway 79
Coordinates44.61832, -93.05542
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 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 spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic604 (2022)
Projected traffic650 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 79 over S Br Vermillion River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 79 over S Br Vermillion River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 79 over S Br Vermillion River carry?

About 604 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 79 over S Br Vermillion River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 79 over S Br Vermillion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.