US Bridges

Csah 34 over Dodge Center Creek

Fair

Dodge County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI W of E JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 20005

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,807
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 34 over Dodge Center Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 34 over Dodge Center Creek in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,807 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 34
CrossesDodge Center Creek
Location1.1 MI W of E JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyDodge County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.04162, -92.87685
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,807 (2021)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 34 over Dodge Center Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 34 over Dodge Center Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 34 over Dodge Center Creek carry?

About 3,807 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Csah 34 over Dodge Center Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 34 over Dodge Center Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.