Csah 22 over Forest Prairie Creek
FairLe Sueur County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 28 · Structure no. 9296
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,616
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 22 over Forest Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 22 over Forest Prairie Creek in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,616 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 22 over Forest Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 22 over Forest Prairie 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 22 over Forest Prairie Creek carry?
About 2,616 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Csah 22 over Forest Prairie Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 22 over Forest Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.