US Bridges

Csah 6 over I 90

Poor

Rock County, Minnesota · 7.4 MI W of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 9774

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,006
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 6 over I 90 in Rock County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,006 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,150 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 6
CrossesI 90
Location7.4 MI W of JCT TH 75
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates43.60852, -96.35235
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,006 (2022)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 6 over I 90 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 6 over I 90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 6 over I 90 carry?

About 1,006 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 6 over I 90?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 6 over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.