US Bridges

Csah 34 over Cascade Creek

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · At the JCT Csah 22 · Structure no. 92682

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
118 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,850
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 34 over Cascade Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 34 over Cascade Creek in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,100 by 2038. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 34
CrossesCascade Creek
LocationAt the JCT Csah 22
RouteCounty Highway 34
Coordinates44.0212, -92.51621
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,850 (2018)
Projected traffic11,100 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 34 over Cascade Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 34 over Cascade 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 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 34 over Cascade Creek carry?

About 4,850 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 34 over Cascade Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Csah 34 over Cascade Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.