US Bridges

Csah 93 over Mud Hen Creek

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 96257

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 93 over Mud Hen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 93 over Mud Hen Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 93
CrossesMud Hen Creek
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 93
Coordinates47.35035, -92.421
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2015)
Projected traffic125 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 93 over Mud Hen Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 93 over Mud Hen 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 93 over Mud Hen Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Csah 93 over Mud Hen Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Csah 93 over Mud Hen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.