US Bridges

Csah 54 over Dry Run

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 68 · Structure no. 92731

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 54 over Dry Run is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 54 over Dry Run in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 54
CrossesDry Run
Location0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 68
RouteCounty Highway 54
Coordinates44.67398, -92.74973
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2018)
Projected traffic4,050 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 54 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 54 over Dry Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 54 over Dry Run carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Csah 54 over Dry Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Csah 54 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.