US Bridges

Csah 41 over Stream

Good

Nicollet County, Minnesota · 4.8 MI SE of JCT 461st ST · Structure no. 52506

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 41 over Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 41 over Stream in Nicollet County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 310 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 41
CrossesStream
Location4.8 MI SE of JCT 461st ST
RouteCounty Highway 41
Coordinates44.17998, -94.10535
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2021)
Projected traffic310 by 2041
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 41 over Stream built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 41 over Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 41 over Stream carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 41 over Stream?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 41 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.