US Bridges

Csah 8 over N Br Pipestone Creek

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI E of JCT US 75 · Structure no. 59K23

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over N Br Pipestone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 8 over N Br Pipestone Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 215 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 8
CrossesN Br Pipestone Creek
Location2.3 MI E of JCT US 75
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates44.0956, -96.25728
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2022)
Projected traffic215 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 8 over N Br Pipestone Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 8 over N Br Pipestone Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 8 over N Br Pipestone Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 8 over N Br Pipestone Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Csah 8 over N Br Pipestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.