US Bridges

Csah 30 over Beaver Creek

Good

Murray County, Minnesota · 2.7 MI N of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 51524

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
195
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 30 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 30 over Beaver Creek in Murray County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 245 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 30
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.7 MI N of JCT TH 30
RouteCounty Highway 30
Coordinates44.03266, -95.80512
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2020)
Projected traffic245 by 2040
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 30 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 30 over Beaver Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 30 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 30 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 30 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.