US Bridges

Csah 19 over Champepadan Creek

Good

Nobles County, Minnesota · 2.9 MI N of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 53537

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
309
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 19 over Champepadan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 19 over Champepadan Creek in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 309 vehicles a day, projected to reach 401 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCsah 19
CrossesChampepadan Creek
Location2.9 MI N of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates43.78961, -96.01305
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2021)
Projected traffic401 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 19 over Champepadan Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 19 over Champepadan Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 19 over Champepadan Creek carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 19 over Champepadan Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 19 over Champepadan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.