Csah 60 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Rice County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 7326

Built: 1940; 85 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected May 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 22 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 370; 2008 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 60 over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 60 over Wolf Creek in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, projected to reach 370 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 60

CrossesWolf Creek

Location0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 1

RouteCounty Highway 60

CountyRice County

StateMinnesota

Coordinates44.41766, -93.32206

Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionMay 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation5: 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 rating36.4 US tons

Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans2

Design loadUnknown

Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2008)

Projected traffic370 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 60 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 60 over Wolf Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 60 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Csah 60 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 60 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.