US Bridges

Csah 31 over I 90

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 3.0 MI E of JCT TH 22 · Structure no. 22819

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
333
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 31 over I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 31 over I 90 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 333 vehicles a day, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 350 ft (106.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCsah 31
CrossesI 90
Location3.0 MI E of JCT TH 22
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates43.66214, -93.66842
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 31 over I 90 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 31 over I 90 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 31 over I 90 carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 31 over I 90?

The structure is 350 ft (106.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 31 over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.