Csah 19 over Elk Creek

Fair

Nobles County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 53507

Built: 1965; 60 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected October 2024
Type: Slab; Wood or Timber
Length: 37 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 500; 2015 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 19 over Elk Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 19 over Elk Creek in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 19

CrossesElk Creek

Location0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 14

RouteCounty Highway 19

CountyNobles County

StateMinnesota

Coordinates43.69376, -96.01302

Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionOctober 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating48.2 US tons

Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialWood or Timber

DeckWood or timber

Main spans2

Design loadH 20

Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)

Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)

Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)

Roadway width30 ft (9 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)

Projected traffic500 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—

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 19 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 19 over Elk Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 19 over Elk Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Csah 19 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 19 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.