US Bridges

Csah 44 over Des Moines River

Good

Murray County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI S of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 51510

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 44 over Des Moines River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 44 over Des Moines River in Murray County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 44
CrossesDes Moines River
Location1.5 MI S of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates43.9273, -95.48265
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2017)
Projected traffic165 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 44 over Des Moines River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 44 over Des Moines 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 44 over Des Moines River carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 44 over Des Moines River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 44 over Des Moines River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.