US Bridges

Csah 18 over Redwood River

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 59J12

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
667
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 18 over Redwood River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 18 over Redwood River in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 667 vehicles a day, projected to reach 670 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 18
CrossesRedwood River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 11
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates44.18073, -96.10409
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 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 traffic667 (2022)
Projected traffic670 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 18 over Redwood River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 18 over Redwood 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 18 over Redwood River carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 18 over Redwood River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 18 over Redwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.