US Bridges

Csah 18 over S Br Rush River

Good

Sibley County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 72539

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
294
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 18 over S Br Rush River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 18 over S Br Rush River in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 294 vehicles a day, projected to reach 215 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 18
CrossesS Br Rush River
Location0.5 MI E JCT Csah 17
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates44.48574, -94.03611
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294 (2022)
Projected traffic215 by 2042
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 18 over S Br Rush River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 18 over S Br Rush River 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 18 over S Br Rush River carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 18 over S Br Rush River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 18 over S Br Rush River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.