US Bridges

Csah 1 over South Creek

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI S of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 22612

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over South Creek is a concrete slab carrying Csah 1 over South Creek in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 1
CrossesSouth Creek
Location1.8 MI S of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates43.70606, -94.23749
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2019)
Projected traffic350 by 2039
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 1 over South Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over South Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over South Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 1 over South Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 1 over South Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.