US Bridges

Csah 39 over Stream

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 93726

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 39 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 39 over Stream in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 680 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 39
CrossesStream
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 39
Coordinates47.18028, -96.72574
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2016)
Projected traffic680 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 39 over Stream built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 39 over Stream 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 39 over Stream carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 39 over Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 39 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.