US Bridges

Csah 59 over I 90

Fair

Martin County, Minnesota · 8.2 MI E of JCT TH 15 · Structure no. 46824

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 59 over I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 59 over I 90 in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 304 ft (92.8 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 59
CrossesI 90
Location8.2 MI E of JCT TH 15
RouteCounty Highway 59
Coordinates43.66639, -94.28777
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks—
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 59 over I 90 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 59 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 59 over I 90 carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 59 over I 90?

The structure is 304 ft (92.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 59 over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.