US Bridges

Csah 53 over I 90

Fair

Martin County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 262 · Structure no. 46823

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,089
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 53 over I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 53 over I 90 in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 1,089 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2042. The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 53
CrossesI 90
LocationAt the JCT TH 262
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates43.6703, -94.3476
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,089 (2022)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 53 over I 90 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 53 over I 90 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 53 over I 90 carry?

About 1,089 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Csah 53 over I 90?

The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 53 over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.