US Bridges

Csah 54 over Perch Creek

Fair

Martin County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI E of JCT Csah 39 · Structure no. 89498

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 54 over Perch Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 54 over Perch Creek in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 54
CrossesPerch Creek
Location1.0 MI E of JCT Csah 39
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyMartin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.84806, -94.472
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2018)
Projected traffic220 by 2038
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$124 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 54 over Perch Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 54 over Perch Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 54 over Perch Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 54 over Perch Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 54 over Perch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.