US Bridges

Csah 11 over Pine Island Creek

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI NE of JCT CR 55 · Structure no. L0458

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 11 over Pine Island Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 11 over Pine Island Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 610 vehicles a day, projected to reach 610 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 11
CrossesPine Island Creek
Location1.5 MI NE of JCT CR 55
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.23106, -92.59079
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2019)
Projected traffic610 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$210 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 11 over Pine Island Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 11 over Pine Island 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 11 over Pine Island Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 11 over Pine Island Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Csah 11 over Pine Island Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.