US Bridges

Csah 4 over West Indian Creek

Fair

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI SE of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 79525

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over West Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 4 over West Indian Creek in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 770 vehicles a day, projected to reach 620 by 2038. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesWest Indian Creek
Location1.3 MI SE of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates44.28886, -92.18339
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2018)
Projected traffic620 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 West Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over West Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 4 over West Indian Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 4 over West Indian Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 4 over West Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.