US Bridges

Csah 11 over Stream

Poor

Lyon County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. L1725

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
517
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 11 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 11 over Stream in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 517 vehicles a day, projected to reach 530 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 11
CrossesStream
Location0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 20
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyLyon County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.3529, -95.6141
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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$450 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 11 over Stream built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 11 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 11 over Stream carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 11 over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 11 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.