US Bridges

Csah 51 over Maple Creek

Fair

Polk County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI E of JCT Csah 48 · Structure no. 91881

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 51 over Maple Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 51 over Maple Creek in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 51
CrossesMaple Creek
Location2.5 MI E of JCT Csah 48
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates47.57184, -96.44037
Functional classRural Minor 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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2041
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 51 over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 51 over Maple Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 51 over Maple Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 51 over Maple Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Csah 51 over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.