Csah 8 over Blue Earth River
FairFaribault County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 22822
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 219 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 251
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 8 over Blue Earth River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 8 over Blue Earth River in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 251 vehicles a day, projected to reach 265 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 8 over Blue Earth River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 8 over Blue Earth River 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Csah 8 over Blue Earth River carry?
About 251 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Csah 8 over Blue Earth River?
The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 8 over Blue Earth River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.