US Bridges

Csah 19 over E Fk Blue Earth River

FairPosted for load

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT CR 112 · Structure no. 22528

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 19 over E Fk Blue Earth River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 19 over E Fk Blue Earth River in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 19
CrossesE Fk Blue Earth River
Location0.1 MI N of JCT CR 112
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates43.58735, -93.88829
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 19 over E Fk Blue Earth River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 19 over E Fk Blue Earth River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 19 over E Fk Blue Earth River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 19 over E Fk Blue Earth River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 19 over E Fk Blue Earth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.