US Bridges

Csah 30 over I 90

Fair

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 7.9 MI E of JCT TH 35 · Structure no. 9729

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 30 over I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 30 over I 90 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 470 by 2039. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCsah 30
CrossesI 90
Location7.9 MI E of JCT TH 35
RouteCounty Highway 30
Coordinates43.65986, -93.16911
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2017)
Projected traffic470 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 30 over I 90 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 30 over I 90 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 30 over I 90 carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 30 over I 90?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 30 over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.