US Bridges

Csah 4 over Little Sioux River

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI W of JCT TH 86 · Structure no. 32573

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over Little Sioux River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 4 over Little Sioux River in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2039. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesLittle Sioux River
Location1.6 MI W of JCT TH 86
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates43.52253, -95.20721
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2016)
Projected traffic175 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 4 over Little Sioux River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over Little Sioux 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 4 over Little Sioux River carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 4 over Little Sioux River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 4 over Little Sioux River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.