US Bridges

Csah 23 over E Fk Blue Earth River

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 2.8 MI N of Bricelyn · Structure no. 22X07

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 23 over E Fk Blue Earth River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 23 over E Fk Blue Earth River in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 23
CrossesE Fk Blue Earth River
Location2.8 MI N of Bricelyn
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates43.59712, -93.80799
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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (19 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 traffic610 (2019)
Projected traffic640 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 23 over E Fk Blue Earth River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 23 over E Fk Blue Earth River 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 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 23 over E Fk Blue Earth River carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Csah 23 over E Fk Blue Earth River?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 23 over E Fk Blue Earth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.