US Bridges

Csah 37 over Hawk Creek

Good

Renville County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI W of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 65554

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 37 over Hawk Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 37 over Hawk Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 37
CrossesHawk Creek
Location1.5 MI W of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 37
Coordinates44.76225, -95.42892
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2015)
Projected traffic55 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 37 over Hawk Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 37 over Hawk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 37 over Hawk Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Csah 37 over Hawk Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 37 over Hawk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.