US Bridges

Csah 6 over E Br Rock River

Fair

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 18 · Structure no. 59J24

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over E Br Rock River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 6 over E Br Rock River in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 267 vehicles a day, projected to reach 205 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 6
CrossesE Br Rock River
Location0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 18
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates44.03737, -96.12209
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2022)
Projected traffic205 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 6 over E Br Rock River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 6 over E Br Rock River 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 6 over E Br Rock River carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 6 over E Br Rock River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 6 over E Br Rock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.