US Bridges

Csah 23 over I 90

Fair

Martin County, Minnesota · 3.9 MI E of JCT TH 4 · Structure no. 46832

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
395
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 23 over I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 23 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 6 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 395 vehicles a day, projected to reach 410 by 2038. The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 23
CrossesI 90
Location3.9 MI E of JCT TH 4
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates43.66684, -94.65462
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (84.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2018)
Projected traffic410 by 2038
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 23 over I 90 built?

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

What condition is Csah 23 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 23 over I 90 carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 23 over I 90?

The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 23 over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.