US Bridges

Csah 4 over Riceford Creek

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 2.4 MI S of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 28534

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over Riceford Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 4 over Riceford Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 189 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesRiceford Creek
Location2.4 MI S of JCT Csah 15
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates43.65966, -91.70365
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2021)
Projected traffic255 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 4 over Riceford Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over Riceford Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 4 over Riceford Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 4 over Riceford Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 4 over Riceford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.