US Bridges

Csah 23 over Gribben Creek

Good

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI S of JCT TH 16 · Structure no. 23573

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 23 over Gribben Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 23 over Gribben Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCsah 23
CrossesGribben Creek
Location1.7 MI S of JCT TH 16
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates43.70763, -91.91264
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2013)
Projected traffic86 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 23 over Gribben Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 23 over Gribben Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 23 over Gribben Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Csah 23 over Gribben Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 23 over Gribben Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.