US Bridges

Csah 85 over Pine Creek

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI N of JCT Csah 86 · Structure no. 19J58

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
421
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 85 over Pine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 85 over Pine Creek in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 421 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 85
CrossesPine Creek
Location1.3 MI N of JCT Csah 86
RouteCounty Highway 85
Coordinates44.55774, -92.93417
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2022)
Projected traffic560 by 2042
Trucks17%
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 85 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 85 over Pine 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 85 over Pine Creek carry?

About 421 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Csah 85 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 85 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.