US Bridges

Csah 19 over Shell Rock River

Good

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of JCT CR 81 · Structure no. 24545

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 19 over Shell Rock River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 19 over Shell Rock River in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 425 vehicles a day, projected to reach 425 by 2039. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCsah 19
CrossesShell Rock River
Location0.8 MI E of JCT CR 81
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates43.61265, -93.2925
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2017)
Projected traffic425 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 19 over Shell Rock River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 19 over Shell Rock River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 19 over Shell Rock River carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 19 over Shell Rock River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 19 over Shell Rock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.