US Bridges

Csah 4 over Orchard Creek

Fair

Mower County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI W of JCT TH 105 · Structure no. 50582

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over Orchard Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 4 over Orchard Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 4
CrossesOrchard Creek
Location1.1 MI W of JCT TH 105
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyMower County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.60131, -93.01624
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2016)
Projected traffic260 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 4 over Orchard Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over Orchard 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 4 over Orchard Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 4 over Orchard Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 4 over Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.