US Bridges

Csah 37 over Le Sueur River

Fair

Waseca County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 81525

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
516
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 37 over Le Sueur River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 37 over Le Sueur River in Waseca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 516 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 37
CrossesLe Sueur River
Location1.0 MI N of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 37
Coordinates44.03714, -93.76831
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic516 (2022)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
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 37 over Le Sueur River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 37 over Le Sueur River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 37 over Le Sueur River carry?

About 516 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 37 over Le Sueur River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 37 over Le Sueur River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.