US Bridges

Csah 8 over Stream

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 23530

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 8 over Stream in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 380 vehicles a day, projected to reach 380 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 8
CrossesStream
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyFillmore County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.74948, -92.26781
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2013)
Projected traffic380 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 8 over Stream built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 8 over Stream 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 8 over Stream carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Csah 8 over Stream?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 8 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.