Csah 6 over Le Sueur River
PoorPosted for loadWaseca County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT CR56 · Structure no. 7598
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 6 over Le Sueur River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 6 over Le Sueur River in Waseca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 6 over Le Sueur River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 6 over Le Sueur River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 6 over Le Sueur River carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Csah 6 over Le Sueur River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 6 over Le Sueur River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.