US Bridges

Csah 36 over Bear Creek

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI SW of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 55551

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 36 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 36 over Bear Creek in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,049 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 36
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.8 MI SW of JCT TH 14
RouteCounty Highway 36
Coordinates43.99082, -92.41809
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,049 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 36 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 36 over Bear 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 36 over Bear Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 36 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 36 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.