US Bridges

Csah 59 over South Creek

Good

Martin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 26 · Structure no. 91209

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 59 over South Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 59 over South Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 59
CrossesSouth Creek
Location0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 26
RouteCounty Highway 59
Coordinates43.66399, -94.28768
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
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 59 over South Creek built?

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

What condition is Csah 59 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 59 over South Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 59 over South Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 59 over South Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.