Csah 39 over Elm Creek
PoorPosted for loadMartin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT CR 142 · Structure no. 46508
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,153
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 39 over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 39 over Elm Creek in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3 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 1,153 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 39 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 39 over Elm 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 39 over Elm Creek carry?
About 1,153 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Csah 39 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 39 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.