US Bridges

Csah 4 over Ditch

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 22J45

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 4 over Ditch in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 490 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesDitch
Location0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates43.58678, -94.01124
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2019)
Projected traffic490 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 4 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over Ditch 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 4 over Ditch carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 4 over Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 4 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.