US Bridges

Csah 4 over Stream

Poor

Murray County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT CR 85 · Structure no. 7932

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 4 over Stream in Murray County, Minnesota. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 475 vehicles a day, projected to reach 475 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 4
CrossesStream
Location0.1 MI E of JCT CR 85
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyMurray County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.91164, -96.03329
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2017)
Projected traffic475 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$220 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 4 over Stream built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 4 over Stream carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 4 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Csah 4 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.