US Bridges

Csah 23 over Hay Creek

Good

Wadena County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI S of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 97562

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
989
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 23 over Hay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 23 over Hay Creek in Wadena County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 989 vehicles a day, projected to reach 930 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 23
CrossesHay Creek
Location1.5 MI S of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates46.54885, -95.01022
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic989 (2021)
Projected traffic930 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hay Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 23 over Hay 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 23 over Hay Creek carry?

About 989 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 23 over Hay Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 23 over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.