US Bridges

Csah 4 over Steward Creek Cd #23

Good

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 24J60

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
541
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over Steward Creek Cd #23 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 4 over Steward Creek Cd #23 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 541 vehicles a day, projected to reach 703 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesSteward Creek Cd #23
Location0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 17
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates43.60279, -93.56821
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic541 (2013)
Projected traffic703 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 4 over Steward Creek Cd #23 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over Steward Creek Cd #23 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 4 over Steward Creek Cd #23 carry?

About 541 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Csah 4 over Steward Creek Cd #23?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Csah 4 over Steward Creek Cd #23?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.