US Bridges

Csah 25 over South Fork Crow River

Fair

McLeod County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 7 · Structure no. 43531

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 25 over South Fork Crow River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 25 over South Fork Crow River in McLeod County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 7,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,300 by 2039. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 25
CrossesSouth Fork Crow River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH 7
RouteCounty Highway 25
Coordinates44.89378, -94.36436
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2017)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 25 over South Fork Crow River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 25 over South Fork Crow River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 25 over South Fork Crow River carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 25 over South Fork Crow River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 25 over South Fork Crow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.