Csah 24 over Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcLeod County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI N of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. L0309
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 50 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 24 over Bear Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 24 over Bear Creek in McLeod County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 24 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 24 over Bear Creek 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 24 over Bear Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Csah 24 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 24 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.