US Bridges

Csah 19 over Rose Creek

Fair

Mower County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI S of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 50509

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 19 over Rose Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 19 over Rose Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 480 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 19
CrossesRose Creek
Location1.6 MI S of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyMower County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.63001, -92.82857
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2016)
Projected traffic480 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 19 over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 19 over Rose 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 19 over Rose Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 19 over Rose Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 19 over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.