US Bridges

Csah 34 over Deer Creek

Fair

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT TH 251 · Structure no. 24552

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 34 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 34 over Deer Creek in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2039. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCsah 34
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.2 MI N of JCT TH 251
RouteCounty Highway 34
Coordinates43.765, -93.11942
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2017)
Projected traffic125 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 34 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 34 over Deer 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Csah 34 over Deer Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 34 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 34 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.