US Bridges

Csah 46 over Hay Creek

Fair

Pine County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of JCT Csah 49 · Structure no. 91923

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 46 over Hay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 46 over Hay Creek in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 267 vehicles a day, projected to reach 305 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 46
CrossesHay Creek
Location0.8 MI W of JCT Csah 49
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyPine County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.36058, -92.67498
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 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 traffic267 (2021)
Projected traffic305 by 2041
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 46 over Hay Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 46 over Hay 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 46 over Hay Creek carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 46 over Hay Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Csah 46 over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.