US Bridges

Csah 8 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI E of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 93385

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
355
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 8 over Sugar Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 355 vehicles a day, projected to reach 355 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 8
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.9 MI E of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyFillmore County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.74617, -92.17059
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2017)
Projected traffic355 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 8 over Sugar 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 8 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 8 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Csah 8 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.