US Bridges

Csah 1 over Spring Valley Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT TH 63 · Structure no. 23502

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,150
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Spring Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Csah 1 over Spring Valley Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,150 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 1
CrossesSpring Valley Creek
Location0.1 MI W of JCT TH 63
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates43.68688, -92.39011
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2017)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1 over Spring Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Spring Valley Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over Spring Valley Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 1 over Spring Valley Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 1 over Spring Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.