US Bridges

Csah 8 over Porter Creek

Good

Scott County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI NW of JCT Csah 23 · Structure no. 70J52

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over Porter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 8 over Porter Creek in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 8
CrossesPorter Creek
Location0.2 MI NW of JCT Csah 23
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates44.63236, -93.44372
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Porter Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 8 over Porter 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 Porter Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 8 over Porter Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 8 over Porter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.