US Bridges

Csah 18 over Stream

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI N of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 95440

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 18 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 18 over Stream in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,900 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 18
CrossesStream
Location1.9 MI N of JCT TH 61
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates44.61848, -92.67178
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2019)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 18 over Stream built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 18 over Stream 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 18 over Stream carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 18 over Stream?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Csah 18 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.