US Bridges

Csah 23 over Stream

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT CR161 · Structure no. 73J05

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 23 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 23 over Stream in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 840 vehicles a day, projected to reach 840 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 23
CrossesStream
Location0.4 MI W of JCT CR161
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates45.478, -94.56136
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2017)
Projected traffic840 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 23 over Stream built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 23 over Stream 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 23 over Stream carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 23 over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Csah 23 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.