US Bridges

Csah 24 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Dodge County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of JCT TH 57 · Structure no. 89127

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 24 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 24 over Stream in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 365 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 24
CrossesStream
Location0.8 MI E of JCT TH 57
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyDodge County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.16618, -92.76602
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2021)
Projected traffic365 by 2041
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$350 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 24 over Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 24 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 24 over Stream carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 24 over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Csah 24 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.