US Bridges

Csah 8 over Ten Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of JCT TH 275 · Structure no. 37507

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over Ten Mile Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 8 over Ten Mile Creek in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 8
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location0.6 MI E of JCT TH 275
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyLac qui Parle County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.89168, -95.89693
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2040
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 8 over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 8 over Ten Mile 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 8 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 8 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 8 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.