US Bridges

Csah 4 over Lime Creek

Good

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT CR 60 · Structure no. 24563

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
245
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over Lime Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 4 over Lime Creek in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 503 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesLime Creek
Location0.5 MI N of JCT CR 60
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates43.50689, -93.54848
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2013)
Projected traffic503 by 2033
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 4 over Lime Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over Lime 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 4 over Lime Creek carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Csah 4 over Lime Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 4 over Lime Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.