US Bridges

Csah 6 over I 90

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 4.2 MI SW of JCT TH 63 · Structure no. 9856

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 6 over I 90 in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,350 by 2038. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 6
CrossesI 90
Location4.2 MI SW of JCT TH 63
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates43.84133, -92.54466
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2018)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 6 over I 90 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 6 over I 90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 6 over I 90 carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 6 over I 90?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 6 over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.