US Bridges

Csah 6 over W Fk Blue Earth River

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 52 · Structure no. 22610

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
782
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over W Fk Blue Earth River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 6 over W Fk Blue Earth River in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 782 vehicles a day, projected to reach 820 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 6
CrossesW Fk Blue Earth River
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 52
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates43.62962, -94.10416
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic782 (2022)
Projected traffic820 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 6 over W Fk Blue Earth River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 6 over W 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 6 over W Fk Blue Earth River carry?

About 782 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 6 over W Fk Blue Earth River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 6 over W Fk Blue Earth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.