US Bridges

Csah 19 over Riceford Creek

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI W of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 28557

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 19 over Riceford Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 19 over Riceford Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCsah 19
CrossesRiceford Creek
Location2.5 MI W of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates43.60434, -91.70717
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2021)
Projected traffic125 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 19 over Riceford Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 19 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 19 over Riceford Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 19 over Riceford Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 19 over Riceford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.