US Bridges

Csah 6 over Pine Creek

Fair

Houston County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI SE of N CO Line · Structure no. 28521

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over Pine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 6 over Pine Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 405 vehicles a day, projected to reach 405 by 2036. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 6
CrossesPine Creek
Location1.8 MI SE of N CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates43.84288, -91.42588
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2016)
Projected traffic405 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 6 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 6 over Pine 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 6 over Pine Creek carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 6 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 6 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.