US Bridges

Csah 52 over White Water Creek

Good

Le Sueur County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI SW of JCT TH 13 · Structure no. 40J25

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,244
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 52 over White Water Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 52 over White Water Creek in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,244 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,617 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 52
CrossesWhite Water Creek
Location0.3 MI SW of JCT TH 13
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates44.21698, -93.56628
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,244 (2023)
Projected traffic1,617 by 2043
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$700 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 52 over White Water Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 52 over White Water Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 52 over White Water Creek carry?

About 1,244 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Csah 52 over White Water Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Csah 52 over White Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.