US Bridges

Csah 56 over Trib Split Rock Creek

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI N of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 59K25

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
766
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 56 over Trib Split Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 56 over Trib Split Rock 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 766 vehicles a day, projected to reach 523 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 56
CrossesTrib Split Rock Creek
Location1.5 MI N of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 56
Coordinates43.92901, -96.3074
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic766 (2022)
Projected traffic523 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 56 over Trib Split Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is Csah 56 over Trib Split Rock 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 56 over Trib Split Rock Creek carry?

About 766 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 56 over Trib Split Rock Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Csah 56 over Trib Split Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.