US Bridges

Csah 4 over Stony Creek

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI SE of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 93297

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over Stony Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 4 over Stony Creek in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 4,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,600 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.5 MI SE of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates45.61965, -94.28056
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2017)
Projected traffic4,600 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 4 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over Stony 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Csah 4 over Stony Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 4 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Csah 4 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.