US Bridges

Csah 53 over White Water Creek

Fair

Le Sueur County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT TH 13 · Structure no. 40507

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 53 over White Water Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 53 over White Water Creek in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,750 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 53
CrossesWhite Water Creek
Location0.2 MI W of JCT TH 13
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates44.21775, -93.56377
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2017)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1,000 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 53 over White Water Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 53 over White Water 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 53 over White Water Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 53 over White Water Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Csah 53 over White Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.