US Bridges

Csah 1 over Elm Creek

FairPosted for load

Faribault County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI N of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 22516

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Elm Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 1 over Elm Creek in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2039. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 1
CrossesElm Creek
Location2.0 MI N of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates43.76013, -94.23871
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2019)
Projected traffic160 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$500 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 1 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Elm 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over Elm Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 1 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 1 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.