US Bridges

Csah 23 over I 90

Fair

Faribault County, Minnesota · At the JCT Csah 23 · Structure no. 22820

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
306 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
724
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 23 over I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 23 over I 90 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 724 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2042. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 23
CrossesI 90
LocationAt the JCT Csah 23
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates43.65036, -93.80789
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic724 (2022)
Projected traffic770 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 23 over I 90 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 23 over I 90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 23 over I 90 carry?

About 724 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Csah 23 over I 90?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 23 over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.