US Bridges

Csah 4 over W Fk Beaver Creek

Good

Renville County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI W of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 65J43

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over W Fk Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 4 over W Fk Beaver Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 415 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesW Fk Beaver Creek
Location1.4 MI W of JCT TH 71
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates44.67242, -95.02144
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 W Fk Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over W 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 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 4 over W Fk Beaver Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 4 over W Fk Beaver Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 4 over W Fk Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.