US Bridges

Csah 30 over Des Moines River

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 32551

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 30 over Des Moines River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 30 over Des Moines River in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2039. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 30
CrossesDes Moines River
Location0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 17
RouteCounty Highway 30
Coordinates43.79234, -95.0925
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2016)
Projected traffic125 by 2039
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 30 over Des Moines River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 30 over Des Moines River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 30 over Des Moines River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 30 over Des Moines River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 30 over Des Moines River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.