US Bridges

Csah 119 over E Fk Des Moines River

Poor

Martin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 46529

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 119 over E Fk Des Moines River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 119 over E Fk Des Moines River in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 119
CrossesE Fk Des Moines River
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 119
CountyMartin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.56014, -94.69438
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2020)
Projected traffic170 by 2040
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 119 over E Fk Des Moines River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 119 over E Fk Des Moines River 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 119 over E Fk Des Moines River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 119 over E Fk Des Moines River?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 119 over E Fk Des Moines River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.