US Bridges

Csah 6 over Carey Creek

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT TH 63 · Structure no. 55573

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over Carey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 6 over Carey Creek in Olmsted 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,538 by 2034. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 6
CrossesCarey Creek
Location0.5 MI W of JCT TH 63
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates43.84834, -92.49908
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2014)
Projected traffic1,538 by 2034
Trucks0%
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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 6 over Carey Creek built?

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

What condition is Csah 6 over Carey 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 6 over Carey Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Csah 6 over Carey Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 6 over Carey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.