US Bridges

Csah 8 over Champepadan Creek

Good

Rock County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 67562

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
276
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over Champepadan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 8 over Champepadan Creek in Rock County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 276 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 8
CrossesChampepadan Creek
Location0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyRock County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.71778, -96.07694
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2022)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 8 over Champepadan Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 8 over Champepadan 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 8 over Champepadan Creek carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 8 over Champepadan Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 8 over Champepadan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.