US Bridges

Csah 1 over Spring Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 41J50

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 1 over Spring Creek in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 299 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 1
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.5 MI N of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyLincoln County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.21825, -96.42382
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2022)
Projected traffic299 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 1 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Spring 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over Spring Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 1 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 1 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.