US Bridges

Csah 4 over West Indian Creek

Good

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI SE of JCT Csah 18 · Structure no. 79534

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 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 1986, so it is 39 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 770 vehicles a day, projected to reach 620 by 2038. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesWest Indian Creek
Location0.9 MI SE of JCT Csah 18
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates44.2489, -92.15098
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 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 closed5 mi (8 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 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over West Indian 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 October 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 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 4 over West Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.