US Bridges

Csah 11 over Le Sueur Creek

Fair

Le Sueur County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 24 · Structure no. 40511

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,017
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 11 over Le Sueur Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 11 over Le Sueur Creek in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 2,017 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,450 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 11
CrossesLe Sueur Creek
Location0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 24
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyLe Sueur County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.40112, -93.72771
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,017 (2021)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 11 over Le Sueur Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 11 over Le Sueur 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 11 over Le Sueur Creek carry?

About 2,017 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 11 over Le Sueur Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 11 over Le Sueur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.