US Bridges

Csah 11 over Hawk Creek

PoorPosted for load

Renville County, Minnesota · 2.4 MI E of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 65501

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 11 over Hawk Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 11 over Hawk Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2039. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 11
CrossesHawk Creek
Location2.4 MI E of JCT TH 23
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyRenville County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.84723, -95.43588
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic165 by 2039
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$330 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 11 over Hawk Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 11 over Hawk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 11 over Hawk Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 11 over Hawk Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 11 over Hawk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.