US Bridges

Csah 10 over Clear Creek (jd #31)

FairPosted for load

Redwood County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI S of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 64517

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 10 over Clear Creek (jd #31) is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 10 over Clear Creek (jd #31) in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 420 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 10
CrossesClear Creek (jd #31)
Location1.3 MI S of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyRedwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.43922, -95.41093
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2020)
Projected traffic420 by 2040
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 10 over Clear Creek (jd #31) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 10 over Clear Creek (jd #31) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 10 over Clear Creek (jd #31) carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 10 over Clear Creek (jd #31)?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 10 over Clear Creek (jd #31)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.