US Bridges

Csah 19 over N Br Root River

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI S of JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 55590

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 19 over N Br Root River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 19 over N Br Root River in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 492 by 2034. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCsah 19
CrossesN Br Root River
Location2.3 MI S of JCT TH 52
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates43.90387, -92.336
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2014)
Projected traffic492 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 19 over N Br Root River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 19 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 19 over N Br Root River carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Csah 19 over N Br Root River?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 19 over N Br Root River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.