US Bridges

Csah 10 over Bitter Creek

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI SW of JCT TH 52 · Structure no. L0449

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 10 over Bitter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 10 over Bitter Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 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 1,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,650 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 10
CrossesBitter Creek
Location0.8 MI SW of JCT TH 52
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.28155, -92.68279
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2019)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$63 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 10 over Bitter Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 10 over Bitter Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 10 over Bitter Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 10 over Bitter Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 10 over Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.