Csah 1 over Stream

Fair

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. L1957

Built: 1933; 92 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected July 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 23 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 376; 2022 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 1 over Stream in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 376 vehicles a day, projected to reach 385 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 1

CrossesStream

Location0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 12

RouteCounty Highway 1

CountyLincoln County

StateMinnesota

Coordinates44.29652, -96.42445

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.

Last inspectionJuly 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

Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating46.1 US tons

Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans2

Design loadUnknown

Structure length23 ft (7 m)

Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2022)

Projected traffic385 by 2042

Trucks—

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 1 over Stream built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Stream 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over Stream carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 1 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Csah 1 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.