US Bridges

Csah 4 over Bear Creek

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI SE of JCT TH 44 · Structure no. 28J59

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 4 over Bear Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 325 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.1 MI SE of JCT TH 44
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates43.52931, -91.65326
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2021)
Projected traffic325 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 4 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over Bear 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 Bear Creek carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 4 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Csah 4 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.