US Bridges

Csah 22 over Plum Creek

Fair

Murray County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 38 · Structure no. 51511

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 22 over Plum Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 22 over Plum Creek 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 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 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 22
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 38
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates44.18154, -95.61201
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2017)
Projected traffic155 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 22 over Plum Creek built?

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

What condition is Csah 22 over Plum 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 22 over Plum Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 22 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 22 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.