US Bridges

Csah 25 over Cedar River

Fair

Mower County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI S of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 50590

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 25 over Cedar River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 25 over Cedar River in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2039. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 25
CrossesCedar River
Location1.9 MI S of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyMower County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.79085, -92.97148
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2016)
Projected traffic275 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 25 over Cedar River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 25 over Cedar River 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 25 over Cedar River carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 25 over Cedar River?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 25 over Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.