US Bridges

Csah 1 over N Br Root River

GoodPosted for load

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI S of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 55536

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over N Br Root River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 1 over N Br Root River in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,101 by 2038. The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCsah 1
CrossesN Br Root River
Location2.3 MI S of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates43.89094, -92.40773
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (65 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2018)
Projected traffic2,101 by 2038
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 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 1 over N Br Root River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over N Br Root 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over N Br Root River carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 1 over N Br Root River?

The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 1 over N Br Root River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.