US Bridges

Csah 23 over Falls Creek

Good

Rice County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 66553

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 23 over Falls Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 23 over Falls Creek in Rice 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 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 480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 480 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 23
CrossesFalls Creek
Location0.6 MI N of JCT TH 60
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates44.2913, -93.16174
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2016)
Projected traffic480 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 23 over Falls Creek built?

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

What condition is Csah 23 over Falls 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 23 over Falls Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 23 over Falls Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 23 over Falls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.