US Bridges

Csah 52 over Deer Creek

Fair

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI E of JCT TH 106 · Structure no. 91796

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 52 over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 52 over Deer Creek in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 690 vehicles a day, projected to reach 650 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCsah 52
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1.6 MI E of JCT TH 106
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates46.42706, -95.28909
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2019)
Projected traffic650 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$142 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 52 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 52 over Deer Creek 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 52 over Deer Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 52 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 52 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.