US Bridges

Csah 39 over Fort Ridgely Creek

Good

Renville County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 65569

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 39 over Fort Ridgely Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 39 over Fort Ridgely Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 39
CrossesFort Ridgely Creek
Location0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 39
Coordinates44.48527, -94.74572
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2019)
Projected traffic210 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 39 over Fort Ridgely Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 39 over Fort Ridgely 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 39 over Fort Ridgely Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 39 over Fort Ridgely Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 39 over Fort Ridgely Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.