US Bridges

Csah 4 over Little Cobb River

Fair

Waseca County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT TH 83 · Structure no. 91686

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over Little Cobb River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 4 over Little Cobb River in Waseca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesLittle Cobb River
Location0.2 MI W of JCT TH 83
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates43.93499, -93.7056
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Little Cobb River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over Little Cobb 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 4 over Little Cobb River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 4 over Little Cobb River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Csah 4 over Little Cobb River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.