US Bridges

Csah 4 over Ocheyedan River

Good

Nobles County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI E of JCT US 59 · Structure no. 53K20

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over Ocheyedan River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 4 over Ocheyedan River in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 273 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 4
CrossesOcheyedan River
Location1.5 MI E of JCT US 59
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyNobles County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.52898, -95.62484
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2015)
Projected traffic273 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 4 over Ocheyedan River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over Ocheyedan River 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 4 over Ocheyedan River carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Csah 4 over Ocheyedan River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 4 over Ocheyedan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.