US Bridges

Csah 11 over Cottonwood River

Good

Lyon County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 42548

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
517
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 11 over Cottonwood River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 11 over Cottonwood River in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 517 vehicles a day, projected to reach 530 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 11
CrossesCottonwood River
Location0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 20
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates44.3447, -95.61404
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2022)
Projected traffic530 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 11 over Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 11 over Cottonwood 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 11 over Cottonwood River carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 11 over Cottonwood River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 11 over Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.