US Bridges

Csah 35 over Maple Creek

Good

Steele County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 74542

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,750
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 35 over Maple Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 35 over Maple Creek in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,850 by 2039. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 35
CrossesMaple Creek
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates44.10229, -93.19351
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2019)
Projected traffic2,850 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 35 over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 35 over Maple 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 35 over Maple Creek carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 35 over Maple Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 35 over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.