US Bridges

Csah 11 over US 52

Poor

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 4.6 MI S of S JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 9668

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 11 over US 52 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 11 over US 52 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,100 by 2039. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 11
CrossesUS 52
Location4.6 MI S of S JCT TH 60
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates44.20411, -92.63476
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2019)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 11 over US 52 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Csah 11 over US 52 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 11 over US 52 carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 11 over US 52?

The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 11 over US 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.