US Bridges

Csah 33 over Redwood River

Good

Lyon County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI E of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 42541

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,014
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 33 over Redwood River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 33 over Redwood River in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,014 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,700 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 33
CrossesRedwood River
Location1.2 MI E of JCT TH 59
RouteCounty Highway 33
Coordinates44.47213, -95.77066
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,014 (2022)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 33 over Redwood River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 33 over Redwood River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 33 over Redwood River carry?

About 4,014 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 33 over Redwood River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 33 over Redwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.