US Bridges

Csah 28 over Elm Creek

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT Csah 29 · Structure no. 32569

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 28 over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 28 over Elm Creek in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 28
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.7 MI E of JCT Csah 29
RouteCounty Highway 28
Coordinates43.77608, -94.86193
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2016)
Projected traffic240 by 2039
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 28 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 28 over Elm 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 28 over Elm Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 28 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 28 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.