US Bridges

Csah 31 over New York Hollow Creek

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI NW of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 28540

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 31 over New York Hollow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 31 over New York Hollow Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 31
CrossesNew York Hollow Creek
Location1.6 MI NW of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates43.5194, -91.38541
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 31 over New York Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 31 over New York Hollow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 31 over New York Hollow Creek carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 31 over New York Hollow Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 31 over New York Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.