US Bridges

Csah 41 over Dry Creek

Good

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W JCT US 71 · Structure no. 64575

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 41 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 41 over Dry Creek in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 41
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.8 MI W JCT US 71
RouteCounty Highway 41
Coordinates44.19532, -95.13811
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2021)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
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 41 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 41 over Dry 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 41 over Dry Creek carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 41 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 41 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.