US Bridges

Csah 6 over Badger Creek

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 22615

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over Badger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 6 over Badger Creek in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 6
CrossesBadger Creek
Location0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates43.61591, -94.15389
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Badger Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 6 over Badger 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 6 over Badger Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 6 over Badger Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 6 over Badger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.