US Bridges

Csah 4 over E Fk Beaver Creek

Good

Renville County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 65541

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over E Fk Beaver Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 4 over E Fk Beaver Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 415 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 4
CrossesE Fk Beaver Creek
Location0.3 MI W of JCT TH 71
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyRenville County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.67247, -95.00031
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic415 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 4 over E Fk Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over E Fk Beaver 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 4 over E Fk Beaver Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 4 over E Fk Beaver Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 4 over E Fk Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.