Csah 19 over Birch Coulee Creek
PoorPosted for loadRenville County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 65513
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 19 over Birch Coulee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 19 over Birch Coulee Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 19 over Birch Coulee Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 19 over Birch Coulee 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 19 over Birch Coulee Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Csah 19 over Birch Coulee Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 19 over Birch Coulee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.