US Bridges

Csah 25 over Turtle Creek (jd #24)

Fair

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 34 · Structure no. 24523

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 25 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 25 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) in Freeborn 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 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2039. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 25
CrossesTurtle Creek (jd #24)
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 34
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyFreeborn County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.71014, -93.10906
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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 25 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) built?

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

What condition is Csah 25 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 25 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 25 over Turtle Creek (jd #24)?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 25 over Turtle Creek (jd #24)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.