US Bridges

Csah 22 over Trib Cedar River

Good

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH 218 · Structure no. 50K26

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 22 over Trib Cedar River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 22 over Trib Cedar River in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 22
CrossesTrib Cedar River
Location0.1 MI E of JCT TH 218
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates43.57247, -92.94858
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2016)
Projected traffic170 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 22 over Trib Cedar River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 22 over Trib Cedar River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 22 over Trib Cedar River carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 22 over Trib Cedar River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Csah 22 over Trib Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.