US Bridges

Csah 22 over S Fk Elm Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI E of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 89250

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 22 over S Fk Elm Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 22 over S Fk Elm Creek in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 22
CrossesS Fk Elm Creek
Location2.3 MI E of JCT TH 71
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyJackson County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.71769, -94.9482
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2016)
Projected traffic150 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$126 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 22 over S Fk Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 22 over S Fk Elm Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 22 over S Fk Elm Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 22 over S Fk Elm Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 22 over S Fk Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.