Csah 4 over Blue Earth River
GoodFaribault County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 22553
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 224 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 4 over Blue Earth River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 4 over Blue Earth River in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 4 over Blue Earth River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 4 over Blue Earth River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Csah 4 over Blue Earth River carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Csah 4 over Blue Earth River?
The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 4 over Blue Earth River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.