US Bridges

Csah 8 over S Fk Bear Creek

Fair

Mower County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI N of JCT TH 16 · Structure no. 50576

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,950
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over S Fk Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 8 over S Fk Bear Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 1,950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,950 by 2039. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 8
CrossesS Fk Bear Creek
Location1.3 MI N of JCT TH 16
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyMower County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.72958, -92.56962
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2016)
Projected traffic1,950 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 8 over S Fk Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 8 over S Fk Bear 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 8 over S Fk Bear Creek carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 8 over S Fk Bear Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 8 over S Fk Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.