US Bridges

Csah 1 over Chanarambie Creek

Fair

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 18 · Structure no. 59522

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,209
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Chanarambie Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 1 over Chanarambie Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,209 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 1
CrossesChanarambie Creek
Location0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 18
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyPipestone County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.87043, -96.12358
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,209 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1 over Chanarambie Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Chanarambie 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over Chanarambie Creek carry?

About 1,209 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 1 over Chanarambie Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 1 over Chanarambie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.