US Bridges

Csah 6 over Stream

Fair

Nobles County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH 91 · Structure no. 53502

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
295
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over Stream is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 6 over Stream in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 295 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 6
CrossesStream
Location0.1 MI E of JCT TH 91
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyNobles County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.54367, -96.01257
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2019)
Projected traffic330 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$46 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 6 over Stream built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 6 over Stream 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 6 over Stream carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 6 over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 6 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.