US Bridges

Csah 1 over Spring Valley Creek

FairPosted for load

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT TH 63 · Structure no. 23540

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
640
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Spring Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 1 over Spring Valley Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 640 vehicles a day, projected to reach 640 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCsah 1
CrossesSpring Valley Creek
Location0.4 MI W of JCT TH 63
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates43.68598, -92.3964
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2017)
Projected traffic640 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1981, making it 44 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 2024.

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

About 640 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 1 over Spring Valley Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 1 over Spring Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.