US Bridges

Csah 4 over Water Hen Creek

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 69A29

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
760
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over Water Hen Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 4 over Water Hen Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 760 vehicles a day, projected to reach 907 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesWater Hen Creek
Location1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates47.35889, -92.25731
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2019)
Projected traffic907 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 4 over Water Hen Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over Water Hen 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 4 over Water Hen Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 4 over Water Hen Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 4 over Water Hen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.