US Bridges

Csah 44 over Canfield Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 4.0 MI E of JCT TH 63 · Structure no. 23J15

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 44 over Canfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 44 over Canfield Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 56% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 44
CrossesCanfield Creek
Location4.0 MI E of JCT TH 63
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyFillmore County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.5441, -92.29041
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2013)
Projected traffic770 by 2039
Trucks56%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 44 over Canfield Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 44 over Canfield 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 44 over Canfield Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 56% are trucks.

How long is Csah 44 over Canfield Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 44 over Canfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.