US Bridges

Csah 23 over Bear Creek

Good

Todd County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI N of JCT TH 210 · Structure no. 77J73

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
395
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 23 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 23 over Bear Creek in Todd County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 395 vehicles a day, projected to reach 410 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 23
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.5 MI N of JCT TH 210
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates46.34689, -95.03002
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2018)
Projected traffic410 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 23 over Bear 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 23 over Bear Creek carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 23 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Csah 23 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.