US Bridges

Csah 44 over Stream

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. L6340

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 44 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 44 over Stream in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,973 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 44
CrossesStream
Location0.5 MI N of JCT TH 14
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates44.04064, -92.5583
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2018)
Projected traffic2,973 by 2038
Trucks—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 44 over Stream built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 44 over Stream 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 44 over Stream carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 44 over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Csah 44 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.