US Bridges

Csah 35 over Kanaranzi Creek

Fair

Nobles County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI W of JCT TH 91 · Structure no. 53535

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 35 over Kanaranzi Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 35 over Kanaranzi Creek in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 920 vehicles a day, projected to reach 980 by 2039. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 35
CrossesKanaranzi Creek
Location1.0 MI W of JCT TH 91
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyNobles County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.64473, -95.95184
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2019)
Projected traffic980 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 35 over Kanaranzi Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 35 over Kanaranzi 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 35 over Kanaranzi Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 35 over Kanaranzi Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 35 over Kanaranzi Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.