US Bridges

Csah 53 over South Creek

Good

Martin County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI S of JCT Csah 26 · Structure no. 46565

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,007
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 53 over South Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 53 over South Creek in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,007 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 53
CrossesSouth Creek
Location1.5 MI S of JCT Csah 26
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates43.63026, -94.34763
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,007 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 53 over South Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 53 over South Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 53 over South Creek carry?

About 1,007 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 53 over South Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 53 over South Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.