US Bridges

Csah 34 over Masten Creek

Good

Dodge County, Minnesota · 0.38 MI E Mn 57 · Structure no. 20556

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,303
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 34 over Masten Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 34 over Masten Creek in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,303 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,450 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 34
CrossesMasten Creek
Location0.38 MI E Mn 57
RouteCounty Highway 34
Coordinates44.02944, -92.7394
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,303 (2021)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Masten Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 34 over Masten 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 34 over Masten Creek carry?

About 2,303 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 34 over Masten Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 34 over Masten Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.