US Bridges

Csah 6 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Nobles County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI E of JCT TH 91 · Structure no. 53503

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
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 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 295 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 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
Location1.5 MI E of JCT TH 91
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyNobles County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.54359, -95.98316
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
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 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$103 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 6 over Stream built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 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 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 6 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.