Csah 31 over Prairie Creek
GoodRice County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT TH 246 · Structure no. 66541
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 31 over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 31 over Prairie Creek in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,900 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 31 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 31 over Prairie 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Csah 31 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Csah 31 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 31 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.