Csah 31 over Foster Creek
FairFaribault County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI N of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 22529
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 333
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 31 over Foster Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 31 over Foster Creek 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.
It carries about 333 vehicles a day, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 31 over Foster Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 31 over Foster 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 31 over Foster Creek carry?
About 333 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Csah 31 over Foster Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 31 over Foster Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.