US Bridges

Csah 76 over Wolf Creek

Good

Rice County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 66562

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 76 over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 76 over Wolf Creek in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,600 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 76
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 76
Coordinates44.41387, -93.28203
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2012)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 76 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 76 over Wolf 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 76 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Csah 76 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 76 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.