US Bridges

Csah 31 over E Fk Blue Earth River

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 30 · Structure no. 22609

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
333
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 31 over E Fk Blue Earth River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 31 over E Fk Blue Earth River in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 333 vehicles a day, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 31
CrossesE Fk Blue Earth River
Location0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 30
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates43.62563, -93.66843
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2022)
Projected traffic290 by 2042
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 31 over E Fk Blue Earth River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 31 over E Fk 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 31 over E Fk Blue Earth River carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 31 over E Fk Blue Earth River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 31 over E Fk Blue Earth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.