US Bridges

Csah 1 over Stream

Fair

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT TH 218 · Structure no. 50J35

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 1 over Stream in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 560 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 1
CrossesStream
Location0.5 MI E of JCT TH 218
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates43.81923, -93.00774
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2016)
Projected traffic560 by 2039
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 1 over Stream built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Stream 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 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over Stream carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 1 over Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 1 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.