US Bridges

Csah 19 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI NE of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. L0491

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 19 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 19 over Stream in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 19
CrossesStream
Location1.6 MI NE of JCT TH 61
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.61096, -92.68922
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic330 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$73 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 19 over Stream built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 19 over Stream 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 19 over Stream carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 19 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns Csah 19 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.