Csah 53 over Elm Creek
FairMartin County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI S of JCT Csah 44 · Structure no. 46503
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 401
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 53 over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 53 over Elm Creek in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 401 vehicles a day, projected to reach 430 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 53 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 53 over Elm Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Csah 53 over Elm Creek carry?
About 401 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Csah 53 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 53 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.