US Bridges

Csah 36 over Moccasin Creek

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 31 · Structure no. 54J16

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 36 over Moccasin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 36 over Moccasin Creek in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 189 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 36
CrossesMoccasin Creek
Location0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 31
RouteCounty Highway 36
Coordinates47.22759, -96.17342
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.2 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 traffic189 (2021)
Projected traffic180 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 36 over Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 36 over Moccasin 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 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 36 over Moccasin Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 36 over Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 36 over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.