US Bridges

Csah 1 over Rock River

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 59541

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,014
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Rock River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 1 over Rock River in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,014 vehicles a day, projected to reach 950 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 1
CrossesRock River
Location0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 17
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates43.87041, -96.14115
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,014 (2022)
Projected traffic950 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rock River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Rock River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over Rock River carry?

About 1,014 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 1 over Rock River?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 1 over Rock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.