US Bridges

Csah 40 over Trib to Lynch Creek

Good

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI E of JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 23J30

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 40 over Trib to Lynch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 40 over Trib to Lynch Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 40
CrossesTrib to Lynch Creek
Location2.0 MI E of JCT TH 52
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyFillmore County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.83496, -92.11449
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 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 traffic175 (2017)
Projected traffic175 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 40 over Trib to Lynch Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 40 over Trib to Lynch 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 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 40 over Trib to Lynch Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 40 over Trib to Lynch Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 40 over Trib to Lynch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.