US Bridges

Csah 31 over Mud Creek

Good

Swift County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT TH 12 · Structure no. 76538

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
590
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 31 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 31 over Mud Creek in Swift County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 590 vehicles a day, projected to reach 590 by 2039. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 31
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.1 MI N of JCT TH 12
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates45.26519, -95.46693
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2017)
Projected traffic590 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 31 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 31 over Mud 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 31 over Mud Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 31 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 31 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.