US Bridges

Csah 11 over Silver Creek

Good

Todd County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT CR 95 · Structure no. 95010

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 11 over Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 11 over Silver Creek in Todd County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,550 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 11
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT CR 95
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates45.77927, -94.98146
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2038
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 11 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 11 over Silver 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 11 over Silver Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 11 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 11 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.