US Bridges

Csah 19 over Minnesota River

Good

Redwood County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI N of JCT Csah 29 · Structure no. 64558

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
355 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 19 over Minnesota River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 19 over Minnesota River in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2039. The structure is 355 ft (108.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 19
CrossesMinnesota River
Location2.5 MI N of JCT Csah 29
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates44.6658, -95.29749
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length355 ft (108.1 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2015)
Projected traffic35 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 19 over Minnesota River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 19 over Minnesota River 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 19 over Minnesota River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Csah 19 over Minnesota River?

The structure is 355 ft (108.1 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 19 over Minnesota River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.