US Bridges

Csah 19 over Cedar Run

Good

Martin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 38 · Structure no. 46531

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 19 over Cedar Run is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 19 over Cedar Run in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 163 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 19
CrossesCedar Run
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 38
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates43.76459, -94.69481
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2022)
Projected traffic170 by 2042
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 19 over Cedar Run built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 19 over Cedar Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 19 over Cedar Run carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 19 over Cedar Run?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 19 over Cedar Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.